OFSTED
This is an outstanding school... The whole school exudes a warmth and family atmosphere which is tangible...

OFSTED
The curriculum offers much more than is typical. A wide range of first-hand experiences are provided for pupils. The curriculum supports quality teaching very effectively to secure pupils’ interest and enjoyment in learning. The very wide variety of enrichment activities includes visits, visitors and a variety of sporting and creative activities which add depth and vibrancy to pupils’ learning

OFSTED
The quality of teaching is outstanding. Teachers have a very good knowledge and understanding of their pupils and the school’s collaborative approach to planning ensures pupils consistently build on their prior learning ....... Talented and knowledgeable classroom assistants provide effective support in lessons.

OFSTED
The innovative way the school assists its pupils, in providing them with short, sharp, individual, planned support to meet any specific need is instrumental in ensuring all pupils have conviction in their ability to succeed'

OFSTED
Teachers’ subject knowledge and the promotion of correct literary and mathematical vocabulary are outstanding. Through their own enthusiasm teachers promote in pupils a real thirst for knowledge

OFSTED
Pupils thrive on the responsibilities given to them such as school councillors, librarians and class and school monitors. As a consequence they develop excellent social, moral and spiritual understanding, while visits, visitors and programmes of study promote cultural development very well

SIAMS
Children relate to the Christian values of the school, speaking about love, kindness, friendship, respect, self-control and forgiveness. One child commented, ‘it is hard to forgive sometimes, but when you do it feels much better’

SIAMS
At Cumberworth School Christian values and principles permeate every aspect of school life. This encourages learning behaviours that result in extremely high standards of achievement across the school. Religious education (RE) and collective worship are outstanding and extremely supportive of children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development