Stanton School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 December 2021

Pupils, staff and parents are extremely proud of their school. They describe Stanton as, 'one big happy family'. Pupils take great delight in their learning. They understand the extremely high standards expected in all areas of school life. Pupils rise to these confidently. The school's 'PROUD' rules breathe into every part of daily life. Pupils are very happy, self-assured and feel safe. They cannot recall any incidents of bullying. One pupil said, 'Staff look out for us at all times and deal with any problems quickly.' Pupils have a deep understanding of fundamental British values. They debate topics such as mutual respect, protected characteristics and individual liberty maturely. One pupil said, 'Although we are all different and make different choices, we are all equally important and unique.' Pupils thrive at Stanton. Classrooms buzz with lively and interesting discussions. One pupil told the inspector that, 'Each day is another amazing opportunity for interesting new learning.' Pupils immerse themselves in the wide range of after-school clubs, such as tap dancing, gardening, healthy lifestyle and multi-sports clubs. They showcase their talents by entering arts competitions, participating in sports tournaments and singing at national events.

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