Ofsted praises progress at Frome primary school

A primary school in Frome has welcomed a positive Ofsted report marking a significant milestone in the school’s ongoing improvement journey.

Berkley First School has been rated ‘positively’ across every single assessment category. The outcome has been welcomed by the school following a rigorous evaluation process.

Executive Headteacher Dan Jeffries praised the collective effort in a letter addressed to families, calling the clean sweep of positive judgements a “fantastic achievement that reflects the dedication, hard work and care that defines our school community every day.”

The watchdog’s report heavily emphasised the positive daily experience of the children, describing Berkley First School as a ‘happy school with a close-knit community.’

Inspectors noted substantial progress since the school’s previous evaluation, highlighting that pupils are behaving well, achieving well and are thoroughly prepared for the next stage of their education.

The report also reflected high levels of satisfaction among local families. According to inspectors, parents and carers highly value the school, noting that their children are safe, happy and well looked after.

Many families also proactively commented on recent school improvements, expressing confidence in communication regarding their children’s academic progress.

Dan Jeffries said, “Our journey does not stop here. We remain entirely committed to continuously improving, innovating, and ensuring that Berkley First School remains a place where every child can thrive.”

The full inspection report has been made available to the public on the school’s website and the official Ofsted website.