A PRIMARY school has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection – and teachers have been praised for teaching children about road safety.
Shawlands Primary School, based on Shaw Street, Kingstone, as the subject of the inspection in July – with the report being published earlier this month.
There are currently 322 pupils on its roll, aged between three and 11.
A report states: “The values at Shawlands Primary School are underpinned by one rule, ‘to make the right choice’.
“The school reminds pupils daily to make the right choices when they are learning and at social times.
“Pupils think about the consequences of their actions.
“This helps them to behave well and to treat others with respect.
“Older pupils take on leadership roles, including at breaktime and lunchtime.
“They help younger pupils to play well together.
“This positive culture supports everyone to feel happy at school.”
Inspectors praised the school’s road safety lessons after it was revealed the number of collisions on the road was higher than a usual school.
“Public health incident statistics show that the number of road accidents in this area is higher than usual,” the report added.
“The school provides extra lessons to teach pupils about road safety.
“Pupils in key stage one learn how to cross the road safely in the classroom.
“They then go outside to practise this.
“The school invites specialist cycling trainers to visit school.
“Older pupils are taught how to ride their bicycles safely near traffic.
“This helps to prepare pupils well for life outside school.”
