Our most recent OFSTED inspection took place the 16 - 17th May 2007

A copy of the report is available for download in pdf format Camelsdale Ofsted Inspection Report 2007

The inspectors said:-

Camelsdale is a good school with several outstanding features and special qualities. It has a very strong, welcoming, family ethos, is an integral part of village life and works exceptionally well with parents, carers, the local community and other schools.

Children quickly settle into Reception and make good progress because of the effective induction arrangements and good Foundation Stage provision. Pupils throughout the school achieve well, so that standards are above average. Standards in reading and writing are exceptionally high. The outstanding curriculum is very well planned to take account of pupils’ interests and abilities. It promotes their health, fitness and enjoyment particularly well. Teaching and learning are good. Staff have high expectations of pupils and teach them how to become effective learners. They do not all make best use of assessment information, however, to track pupils’ progress and pinpoint any weaknesses.

Pupils’ personal development and their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development are outstanding. Pupils’ behaviour, relationships with one another, and attitudes to school and learning, are exemplary. Care, guidance and support are good overall and pastoral care is outstanding. Consequently, pupils feel safe and well cared for. Parents make an excellent contribution to the school and to their children’s education and most have very positive views of it. Typical comments include: ‘Mychildren have made excellent progress and have developed a positive attitude to learning, both in class and at home’ and ‘We could not be happier with this well run and happy school.’

Good leadership and management have enabled the school to move from strength to strength since the last inspection. This, together with the school’s constant strive for excellence, provides it with a good capacity for further improvement...