Ofsted Overview
The Stour Academy Trust has a proven track record of achieving Ofsted recognised quality outcomes for schools. With eight schools in The Stour Academy Trust, our inspection gradings total forty categories.
Leadership and Management
7/8 are Good or above
4/8 are Outstanding
"Leaders have taken the school on a journey of continual improvement. They are tireless in their efforts to provide the very best education because their pupils deserve nothing less."
Ofsted Nov 2022
Richmond Academy
"Trustees and leaders lead by example in their tireless commitment to meet the needs of all pupils."
Ofsted Dec 2022
Chilmington Green Primary School
"Leaders and staff strive for excellence in everything they do."
Ofsted Dec 2022
Lansdowne Primary School
Quality of Education
7/8 are Good or above
4/8 are Outstanding
"School leaders have worked closely with leaders across the trust to develop a high quality curriculum."
Ofsted Nov 2022
Richmond Academy
"Standards in mathematics are high. Pupils learn concepts through a well-planned curriculum."
Ofsted Dec 2022
Chilmington Green Primary School
"Pupils are taught a well-planned curriculum that is exciting and fun. Their knowledge and skills develop quickly in a wide range of subject areas."
Ofsted Dec 2022
Lansdowne Primary School
Personal development
8/8 are Good or above
3/8 are Outstanding
"A broad range of trips, visitors and experiences are planned to broaden pupils’ horizons. Leaders have designed the wider curriculum to help pupils develop key characteristics such as resilience and perseverance."
Ofsted Nov 2022
Richmond Academy
"Personal development is boosted by pupil leadership roles. Pupils are proud to represent classes on ‘eco’ and school councils."
Ofsted Dec 2022
Chilmington Green Primary School
"Pupils’ personal development is exceptional."
Ofsted Dec 2022
Lansdowne Primary School
Behaviour and attitudes
8/8 are Good or above
3/8 are Outstanding
"All staff promote a culture of high expectations for pupils’ behaviour"
Ofsted Nov 2022
Richmond Academy
"Pupils welcome visitors with a smile,
showing kindness, politeness and respect. Pupils meet leaders’ high expectations for behaviour in lessons, listening well and working hard."
Ofsted Dec 2022
Chilmington Green Primary School
"In lessons and around school, pupils behave admirably. Respectful of adults, they listen to instructions and explanations attentively."
Ofsted Dec 2022
Lansdowne Primary School
Early Years
8/8 are Good or above
5/8 are Outstanding
"In the early years, children learn in a stimulating, vibrant environment. They encounter interesting activities that help
them to learn important knowledge and skills."
Ofsted Nov 2022
Richmond Academy
"Beginning with excellent practice in nursery and early years, children learn sounds to develop strong early reading skills."
Ofsted Dec 2022
Chilmington Green Primary School
"Importantly, children in early years start learning to read
straightaway. Staff are trained well to teach phonics. Pupils read confidently and fluently."
Ofsted Dec 2022
Lansdowne Primary School
Total
Out of forty inspection categories at our eight schools…
38/40 are Good or above
17/40 are Outstanding