Message from Martin Kearsey, Headteacher

Our Ofsted report clearly acknowledges the progress Devonshire has made since our last inspection in 2008.  It is very satisfying to be recognised as a Good School but when you look at the commitment made to improvement made by our staff team, our parents, our governing body and our children, nobody should be surprised by this judgement.  The challenge now is to become even better.  We need to build on this report and become a source of even greater pride within our local community.

Extracts from the Ofsted Inspection report October 2011

Pupils flourish both socially and academically in this good school.

They are cared for well and teaching and learning are good.

Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and given good support both in and out of lessons.

They become good young citizens and make a good contribution to the community, participating enthusiastically in local events and willingly take on responsibility outside lessons

The school has successfully improved the attendance of most pupils and is now, rightly, focusing on discouraging term-time holidays for a very small group of pupils who still do not attend school regularly enough.

Adults and pupils get on well together and this means that pupils are willing to have a go at new things without fear of failure.

Leaders at all levels are committed to doing the best for their pupils. The leaders drive for improvement and ambitions for the school are firmly embedded and are shared by all staff.

The governing body is supportive and provides good levels of challenge.

There is no evidence of discrimination because pupils learn to respect different beliefs, reflecting the school's good contribution to community cohesion.

Adults give safety a high priority and are vigilant in ensuring that pupils are kept safe.

See the full Ofsted Inspection Report October 2011.

We are featured on the Sutton LA website - report 21 November 2011

See www.sutton.gov.uk. The article is reproduced below ...

Devonshire Primary School on the up 21.11.11

Children at Devonshire Primary School are getting a "good" education, according to a report just released by Ofsted.

The education watchdog said pupils "flourish socially and academically" at the school, and their attainment has been rising since the school was last inspected in 2008, when it was judged to be "satisfactory". 

The recent inspection, carried out before the half term break in October, said children are well behaved, enjoy lessons and are given opportunities to enjoy lots of activities outside of lessons.

The report states: "Pupils become good young citizens and make a good contribution to the community, participating enthusiastically in local events and willingly taking on responsibility outside lessons.

"The curriculum provides a breadth of exciting learning opportunities that enables

pupils to enjoy school."

The report also praised staff, saying they are enthusiastic and plan lessons that challenge pupils.

Headteacher Martin Kearsey said: "I am absolutely delighted that this report acknowledges the sustained teamwork of everybody at Devonshire. The staff, parents, governors and of course, our wonderfully talented children, fully deserve this recognition."

Cllr Kirsty Jerome, Executive Member for Education and Schools at Sutton Council, said: "This is a great result for the pupils, staff and parents at Devonshire Primary School who have worked so hard over the last three years. They should be very proud of themselves and this report, which highlights the excellent learning and social opportunities available at the school."

The result follows the expansion of Devonshire Primary, which saw three new classrooms open in September 2011.

It was one of four to expand as the number of places needed in Sutton continues to rise. Beddington Park, Dorchester and Muschamp primaries also expanded this year, and another five  All Saints Benhilton Church of England Primary, All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary, Brookfield Primary, The Federation of St Elphege's Catholic Infants and Junior and Cheam Common Infants  will be enlarged in time for the next school year.

Sutton's primary school pupils achieved the third best SATs results in the country this year, and at GCSE level Sutton came top.

We were reported on Radio Jackie

From report of 22 November 2011 ...

Sutton Primary School gets Glittering Report from Ofsted