Ofsted
The Bulmershe School was last inspected by Ofsted in 2017, where the school was awarded a Good rating. We are proud of this achievement as it reflects the hard work and dedication of our staff and students over many years. Since that visit, we have continued to build on our successes and enhance the opportunities we provide for every child in Woodley, Earley and surrounding areas.
The Bulmershe School Ofsted Report
How Ofsted Inspections are Changing
It is important for parents and carers to know that the national framework for school inspections has changed significantly since our last report. Ofsted has moved away from simple, one-word judgements and is now introducing a report card format. This new system is designed to provide a much broader view of a school, focusing on five key areas:
- Quality of Education
- Behaviour and Attitudes
- Personal Development
- Leadership and Management
- Sixth Form Provision
By using this report card approach, the goal is to give parents a more detailed understanding of the specific strengths of a school. We are currently waiting for our next inspection under this updated framework and we look forward to showing inspectors the progress we have made since 2017.
In 2017, Ofsted found Bulmershe met the following standards:
| Area | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
"Parents, staff and pupils are rightly proud of The Bulmershe School. They recognise that it offers an aspirational yet caring community, where pupils are kept safe and their welfare matters greatly." - Ofsted 2017
While we wait for our next formal visit, our focus remains on the daily experience of our students. We are committed to maintaining high standards of personal development and providing a breadth of opportunity that prepares our young people for their future careers.
Visit Our School
If you would like to see our school in action and experience the atmosphere for yourself, we would be delighted to welcome you. Please join us at our next Open Evening or contact Reception to arrange a visit.
Link to The Bulmershe School's Financial Benchmarking information
Quick links for Ofsted Inspectors
We maintain a dedicated area for visiting inspectors that contains all statutory information and quick links required for a school inspection.