St Benet’s MAT News

All categories across the Ofsted inspection received an Outstanding rating: quality of education, pupils’ behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership & management, and early years provision, in an inspection carried out in November 2024.

The report highlighted that:

• Pupils experience a warm, supportive environment that encourages both academic success and personal growth. From the start, teachers set high expectations that challenge each pupil. The curriculum fosters pupils’ curiosity and a love for learning.
• The school offers varied and rich opportunities for personal development. This includes diverse clubs and leadership roles that build character and confidence. These opportunities are available to all pupils. Pupils take pride in performing at community events, such as singing at a local cathedral.
• Teachers effectively adapt the curriculum and adjust learning activities for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They maintain a sharp focus on pupils’ individual needs.
• The school has a highly consistent approach to behaviour. As soon as children join the pre-school, they learn routines and rules for politeness and listening to adults. Staff reinforce this approach every day throughout the school.

The report also noted that:

• The school is rightly proud of its ability to support and develop new teachers and future school leaders. Trust leaders, school leaders and school staff are all committed to bringing the school’s vision to fruition. Staff feel supported. The school shares its best practice willingly and welcomes support and challenge. The trust’s systems of support provide ways for school staff to feel and be part of something bigger.

Moira Croskell, Executive Headteacher of the school, said: “I am absolutely delighted with the outcome of this inspection and the recognition of all the amazing opportunities we provide for our pupils. I am so pleased that they could see how hard the staff work to develop our pupils both academically but also personally.”

Pupils at the school said:

“I am not surprised. We are a great school, we got 5 out of 5!” Jesse in Year 6

“I am really proud to be at this school-it’s amazing!” Summer in Year 6

“I have been here all my life, since Pre-School, and I love this school, we did so well.” Daisy in Year 6

Richard Cranmer, CEO of St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust, said: “To receive the highest possible judgements in every category from OFSTED is an incredible achievement and my thanks go to everyone involved in the school community for providing a world class education for the children at Dickleburgh Primary Academy.”