Fairfields Primary School in Milton Keynes, part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) multi-academy trust, has been judged Good by Ofsted following 'rapid improvements'.
Following a visit in July, Fairfields Primary School has been given a 'Good' rating. The inspection saw a deep dive into early reading, mathematics, art and geography, discussions with subject leaders, class teachers, pupils and lesson visits.
Matthew Shotton, Executive Headteacher at Fairfields Primary School, said: “We are delighted that the hard work undertaken by our Fairfields staff and IFtL Trust community has been recognised. The report itself is very detailed and highlights the many elements of effective provision as well as the next steps needed to take the school forward.
"What is very satisfying is that these next steps were already within our development plan prior to this inspection and the associated adaptations are being implemented."
The report said that school leaders and governors have overseen “rapid improvements in safeguarding whilst maintaining a positive school community”.
This comes after the school was previously graded as 'Inadequate' in January.
The school says that following an internal investigation, supported by external and independent safeguarding reviews, the original concerns were found to be related to a small number of procedural matters. A spokesperson says these were reviewed and rectified immediately where necessary.
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Matthew Shotton continued: “The report in full evidences a school that is not only good, but one that continuously strives to improve and excel. This is an excellent report, particularly at a time when the benchmark for ‘Good’ is at the highest level it has ever been, and we have been acknowledged as having exceeded this in three of the five areas.
"The Ofsted inspection was thorough, robust, and professionally rigorous. As a leadership team we were open and transparent around all aspects of school life and had much evidence to support the process.”
“I thank all those involved in the inspection itself, especially the staff, governors, Trustees, parents and the children who shone during the inspection process and continue to make a positive contribution to school life.”
Sarah Bennett, CEO of IFtL, said: “I am pleased to see this report celebrate such a wide areas of provision at Fairfields Primary School. The previous Ofsted report was a shock to us all, staff and parents alike, but we take safeguarding extremely seriously and moved quickly to address the procedural issues that were highlighted.
"Given how we prioritise staff wellbeing and development at IFtL, I was also particularly heartened to read that the colleagues inspectors spoke to feel well supported and valued by leaders at all levels. Fairfields has now achieved the grading it deserves from its first five years as a school, and the Trust will continue to support the team to strive for further improvement.”
