Reepham High gets plaudits in Ofsted annual report
Sarah BrealeyReepham High was picked out for praise by Ofsted as it named Norfolk's outstanding schools in its annual report.The report name-checks 22 childminders, 10 nurseries, five primary schools, three secondary schools, one special school and one children's home in Norfolk - all of which were rated outstanding by inspectors in 2008/9.Sarah Brealey
Reepham High was picked out for praise by Ofsted as it named Norfolk's outstanding schools in its annual report.
The report name-checks 22 childminders, 10 nurseries, five primary schools, three secondary schools, one special school and one children's home in Norfolk - all of which were rated outstanding by inspectors in 2008/9.
Reepham High School and College in Whitwell Road has been rated 'outstanding' three times by Ofsted inspectors.
Headteacher Chris Hassell said: 'The school is delighted to have been identified again as one of the nation's outstanding schools. To have been awarded 27 grade ones out of a possible 27 is particularly pleasing. The accolade has acted as a spur for us to continue on our exciting journey of development.
'We attribute success to hard work and team work. Our young people are simply amazing and deserve the very best.'
Ofsted chief inspector Christine Gilbert said: 'I would like to congratulate all who contributed to the success of outstanding provision across all areas of education, training and children's social care.
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'This is good news, not just for the providers but for the children, young people and learners who benefit from such excellent services.'
National highlights from the report show that nearly seven out of 10 of schools were good or outstanding (69pc) - more than ever before.
Last year, 64pc were good or outstanding, up from 59pc in 2005/6 when the previous arrangements began. Eleven per cent of maintained schools were judged outstanding in 2005/6 with 8pc inadequate; in 2008/9 it was 19pc and 4pc respectively.
The childminders are not identified in the report, but the other outstanding places include:
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t Hoots Nursery, Toftwood Infant, School Lane, Dereham
t Alderman Peel High, Wells
t To see the complete list and to read the annual report, visit www.ofsted.gov.uk
