Staff and pupils at Rackenford C of E Primary School are celebrating after another positive Ofsted inspection. The Devon village school has received a rating of ‘Good’ – a status the school has held for more than 15 years.
In a report following the assessment in January, the first since 2018, Ofsted highlighted the school’s high expectations for all pupils with a “broad and balanced curriculum that is adapted well for mixed age classes”. The report stated that the school has a close-knit ‘family feel’ and that staff are proud to work there. The safeguarding is effective and the vast majority of parents are happy with what the school offers their children.
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Emily Budden, head of school, said the result was confirmation that the school’s ethos and approach to education was working.
She said: “Our focus is very much on running a community school that values every pupil and supports their needs. This Ofsted result is very welcome, and while we will always want make improvements, it shows that we are delivering the type of education our children deserve.”
Rackenford Primary forms part of the Federation of Tiverton Schools. Sammy Crook, executive head teacher of the Federation of Tiverton Schools, said: “We are working hard across the Federation to ensure a safe, fun and supportive environment for all children and young people to learn in. This has been clearly recognised in Rackenford’s Ofsted inspection report. I’d like to thank Emily and the team for this brilliant achievement.”
The Federation of Tiverton Schools is collectively made up of Rackenford Primary School, Heathcoat Primary School, and Tiverton High School. Working together, the schools aim to improve the opportunities and outcomes for all children and young people in the local community, supporting each other to ensure all students get the very best out of their education.
