I am delighted to be able to bring you news of our Ofsted inspection and the report which followed. We had a four-day visit by two Ofsted inspectors at the end of November 2004 and we have since received their report, which is also published in full on the Ofsted website.

In their Summary of main findings the inspectors reported that:

• The school offers a rich and interesting curriculum that promotes pupils' academic progress and their personal development succesfully.
• The pupils enjoy their schooling and their parents hold the school in high esteem.
• The school is outward looking and has strong links with the local community.
• The pupils' very good attitudes to work make a significant contribution to their good achievement.

Under the heading What the school does well, the report states the following four points:

• It achieves its stated aims to enable pupils to gain admission to the schools of their choice.
• It provides a good curriculum. An emphasis on the performing arts enriches the education of all pupils.
• It establishes a homely atmosphere that successfully encourages pupils to behave very well and enjoy good relationships with teachers.
• It makes provision for the pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

"I am very proud of this report"Head Teacher
Naturally we are delighted with the outcome of the inspection and we are pleased that the inspectors have recognised the strengths and strong features of the school. Especially pleasing is the comment made in the report about the school’s "particular success" in meeting its Mission Statement:

To prepare our children to take their place in society, and this is reflected in the pastoral care we offer: every child is an individual and developing the whole person is at the heart of the school's values. Our children are taught to respect others around them, themselves and the fabric of their community.

I am very proud of this report and equally proud of the children, the staff and the entire community of Wakefield Tutorial Preparatory School.

Please click here to visit the Ofsted website where you can read the report in full.