Pre-Prep Ashtead Inspection
Ofsted - November 2010
The following is a summary of the main findings of an independent school light-touch Ofsted inspection in November 2010.
Downsend School Ashtead Lodge provides an outstanding quality of education for its pupils and is very successful in meeting its aims. It has maintained its high quality provision since the last inspection and meets all the regulations for independent schools. An outstanding curriculum, the positive attitudes of pupils and outstanding teaching overall ensure that pupils make outstanding progress in key skills and in their personal development. By the time they leave in Year 1, pupils have achieved high standards and have developed into confident young people, showing outstanding behaviour. The overwhelming majority of parents and carers are supportive of the school. The school meets all the requirements for safeguarding pupils and the overall provision for their welfare, health and safety is outstanding. The overall effectiveness of the Early Years Foundation Stage is outstanding.
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How effective teaching and assessment are in meeting the full range of pupils’ needs |
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How well pupils make progress in their learning |
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The behaviour of pupils |
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The quality of provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage |
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The effectiveness of leadership and management of the Early Years Foundation Stage |
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Overall effectiveness of the Early Years Foundation Stage |
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