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Staff and pupils at TKAT's Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery in Essex were delighted to read the latest Ofsted inspection report for their school - which confirmed that it is a GOOD school.

Inspectors carried out a 2-day inspection of the school in November 2022, with the publication of the report and the official rating given on 10th January 2023. The school was last inspected in June 2017, and has maintained the former GOOD rating.

Highlights from the report included the following comments from Inspectors: 

“Adults care deeply about pupils. This means they are well looked after, and their social and emotional needs are well met”

“The newly revised curriculum helps pupils learn and remember more. Pupils say lessons have become more interesting. They enjoy having to think harder and are proud of how much they know about different subjects.”

Robert Leach, Headteacher commented:

"This latest positive Ofsted rating has been the result of the relentless and rapid pursuit to create a stimulating and rich curriculum, which in turn enthused the pupils, improved behaviour and brought out the passion for teaching from the staff.  

I feel that the report provides an accurate snapshot of the current provision here at Willow Brook and reflects the positive experiences and progress of our pupils. It also recognises the incredible amount of hard work that all the staff have put in and their contribution towards that judgement.”

Well done to all involved.