Sandwell staff and pupils celebrate outstanding Ofsted report
Pupils in Sandwell are celebrating after their school was rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Ocker Hill Infant and Nursery School, Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, was given full marks by the education watchdog in an inspection.
In a report inspectors said: "'As a result of outstanding provision in the early years foundation stage, children achieve exceptionally well in all areas of learning."
Headteacher Mrs Heidi Faulkner, said: "I am so proud of what we have achieved. Hopefully now we can just maintain where we are and just look at improving our curriculum even further."
The inspection ran from October 16 until the following day, with inspectors observing classes.
They looked at pupils' work books and heard them reading aloud. They also held meetings with with governors, staff and pupils.
The school has also been highly praised for it's teaching standards and are constantly pushing the pupils to do their absolute best to progress as rapidly as possible. Mrs Faulkner added: "I have to thank all of the staff for their continuous hard work, this would not have happened if it had not have been for them, and our hard-working pupils of course.
"We have received so many positive comments from parents saying how over the moon they are that the school has done so well. We are planning to hold an evening of celebration for staff, governors and anyone who has helped with the school in over the years. We shall also be celebrating with the pupils before they break up for Christmas."
