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Oswestry School ‘Outstanding’ in Helping Pupils to Achieve and Enjoy Their Work

Oswestry School has been graded as ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ in a recent Ofsted inspection of its boarding facilities.

The inspection took place over four days in December 2008, as part of Ofsted’s regular cycle of inspections of boarding facilities in schools. The inspectors made a rigorous examination of all aspects of boarding school life and spent time talking to pupils and parents to get their views on the school’s provision.

Six areas were assessed, in two of which the school was awarded the highest possible grade, ‘outstanding’, meaning that the provision is of exceptionally high quality. These areas were:
· ‘helping children to achieve well and enjoy what they do’
· ‘helping children make a positive contribution’.

The remaining four areas, in which the school was graded ‘good’ (the second highest grade, meaning that the provision is strong), were:
· Helping children to be healthy
· Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe
· Achieving economic wellbeing
· Organisation

‘I am absolutely delighted by the outcome of this independent inspection of our boarding facilities,’ said Headmaster Paul Stockdale. ‘It bears out what I already knew: that we provide a home-from-home for our national and international boarders. Their welfare is our highest priority and they clearly enjoy and benefit greatly from the experience’.

The full report can be obtained from the school or may be accessed via Ofsted’s website.