Ofsted Report

Quotes from recent OFSTED report (May 2001)

"In 2000 the GCSE results were well above average for similar schools ……… placed the school in the top 5 per cent of similar schools nationally"

"Sensitive and thorough pastoral care is a strength of the school"

"Careers education and extra-curricular provision are good"

"Staff are conscientious, committed, hard working and good role models for pupils"

"Educational inclusion is a strength of the school"

"Provision for pupils with SEN is very good and enables them to make good progress"

"There is good inclusion of physically disabled pupils in the life of the school"

"Parents have a high regard for the school and the school’s links with parents are effective"

"Pupils’ attitudes to the school are good and have continued to improve since the previous inspection. Pupils like being at school and become fully involved in school life through the good variety of activities it provides"

"In lessons observed the quality of teaching in both key stages was good"

"The school has good, constructive links with partner institutions and these links have developed further since the last inspection" (partner institutions include Holy Cross College, Bury College, Bolton Training Group, Education and Business Partnership Group)

"Coney Green is an effective school that provides …………… good value for money"

"The Headteacher has a clear vision for the school. She is highly committed. The individual care for staff and pupils in this school is a reflection of her leadership"

"The Governing Body is strongly committed and they are strong advocates for the school"