A Herefordshire Primary School has been rated as ‘outstanding’ in a recent Ofsted report. Canon Pyon CofE Academy was inspected on the 1st March 2022.
Some of the comments on the Ofsted report are available below.
Canon Pyon Church of England Academy is a small village school where pupils thrive. The school has strong links with the local community and staff work closely with families. As one pupil said, ‘Everyone knows each other very well.’
The school’s Christian ethos is promoted through its values – referred to as TREES: ‘Together, Respect, Encourage, Endeavour and Self-belief’. Pupils understand these values and reflect them in how they treat each other. They care about others and look after one another.
Many visit the playground ‘buddy stop’, where they invite other children into their games and conversations. Relationships are positive. Bullying is extremely rare. Pupils trust adults to sort problems out. This helps all pupils to feel happy and safe.
There have been recent changes in the leadership of the school. Leaders, including those responsible for governance, have a clear vision. They aim to provide pupils with an exceptional education. Leaders know the school well. They have identified areas they intend to refine to improve the school further. They are especially focused on developing the quality of the curriculum.
The full report can be viewed by visiting – 50182790 (ofsted.gov.uk)
