OFSTED INSPECTION - March 2022

 

Jamiatul Ummah School underwent a full three-day Ofsted Inspection commencing 1 March 2022.

The school is very pleased to announce that the Overall Effectiveness of the school was judged to be Good.

Other areas of judgement are as follows: 

 

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour and Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership and Management

Good

The full report can be read here. Key findings of the report include:

 

"Leaders, staff and parents share a common vision and ambition. They strive to give pupils a solid knowledge of their faith and beliefs, as well as wider society."


"An extensive enrichment programme supports pupils’ personal development."


" Pupils leave the school well equipped to pursue ambitious career goals."


"Pupils and staff have strong professional relationships. Pupils said that whenever they feel worried, they have a trusted adult whom they can speak with. They know that staff will take appropriate action straight away. This gives them a sense of safety and well-being."
 
"Teaching is underpinned by many visits and other activities that aim to enrich pupils’ experiences and understanding of the wider community. For example, pupils visit various places of worship and recently raised funds for a homeless centre."


"Leaders are ambitious for pupils at this school. They make sure that pupils study a broad range of other subjects, alongside the teachings of their faith."


"Pupils read with fluency, and staff encourage them to read for pleasure. Each week, time is set aside for pupils to read their chosen books in school. This is supplemented by an online reading programme designed to give pupils further reading practice. Staff challenge and encourage pupils to read high-quality books on a regular basis"


"Leaders provide pupils with a well-planned, comprehensive personal development curriculum, complemented by plentiful enrichment activities. These two aspects come together exceptionally well to extend pupils’ experiences beyond the academic."


"Pupils value their education. They work hard, pay attention in class and try their best. These positive attitudes help pupils to study in a calm environment and achieve well."


"Pupils benefit from an effective careers programme, which includes impartial information, advice and guidance."


"The proprietor board has secure systems in place to check the school’s compliance with the independent school standards. They ensure that the school meets all the independent school standards consistently.."


" Leaders consulted with parents about the new requirements for relationships and sex education (RSHE) and health education. The RSHE curriculum reflects government expectations and is now fully implemented."
 
"Leaders are considerate of staff’s well-being. They take appropriate steps to reduce staff’s workload.."


"Staff know pupils well and are alert to changes and signs that raise possible concerns. They report these concerns to leaders in a timely fashion. Leaders have established links with a range of agencies to whom they refer when pupils need help with their safety and welfare. "


"Through the curriculum and parental workshops, pupils and their parents learn about risks, such as when using social media, and how to seek help. "

 

OFSTED INSPECTION - January 2018

 

Jamiatul Ummah School underwent a full three-day Ofsted Inspection commencing 9 January 2018.

We are very pleased to announce that the Overall Effectiveness of the school was judged to be Good.

Other areas of judgement are as follows: 

 

Effectiveness of Leadership and Management

Good

Quality of Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Good

Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare

Outstanding

Outcomes for Pupils

Good

The full report can be read here. Key findings of the report include:

 

"Leaders, governors and staff work together effectively to create a strong community that values learning and achievement."


"All staff contribute to ensuring that pupils’ welfare, health and safety are at the heart of the school’s work. As a result, the care pupils receive is excellent."


"Two particular aspects make the school’s culture unique. The first is the secure environment in which pupils are able to express themselves and discuss sensitive issues. Second, leaders have maintained the school’s outward-looking approach. They welcome ideas from others while still maintaining the school’s unique identity. This ensures that pupils leave the school as well-rounded young people."


"The system to track pupils’ progress provides leaders and teachers with reliable information on which to base their planning."
 

"Leaders evaluate the school’s strengths and weaknesses accurately."


"A very well-written article by a pupil in the school’s termly newsletter illustrates, extremely effectively, the positive impact of the school’s work to promote fundamental British values."


"The curriculum meets pupils’ needs and prepares them thoroughly for the next stage of their education."


Teachers’ knowledge of their subjects is strong and they use it thoughtfully to ensure that work motivates pupils to reach high levels of achievement."


"Positive attitudes have a considerable impact on their learning and enable them to achieve well."


"The behaviour of pupils is outstanding."


"Pupils’ conduct in classrooms and around the school is excellent."


"Attendance is above that for other schools in England and continues to improve each year."
 

"The school’s positive culture ensures that pupils enjoy school a great deal and want to learn. As a result, pupils are keen to come to school every day."


"Pupils’ outcomes are strong."


"…achievements are strong in all their subjects, including English, mathematics and science."


"Pupils are well-prepared for the next stage of their education."