ISI REPORT 2022
"DOUBLE EXCELLENT"
I am delighted and hugely proud that Heywood achieved the highest possible rating from ISI in our most recent inspection. The report highlights the successful mix of excellent facilities, highly qualified and passionate teachers, together with motivated and curious children. ISI’s inspection team concluded that pupils of all abilities make excellent progress, encouraged by past-paced teaching, in a supportive learning environment which encourages excellent standards of behaviour and recognises the importance of kindness.
This brochure summarises some of the key findings from the inspectors’ report; the full report can be downloaded from our website.
If you aren’t already part of the Heywood family, I urge you to visit us in person to experience this wonderful school for yourself – you will be most warmly welcomed.
Rebecca Mitchell Headmistress
"The school is seen by pupils as a large extended family where everyone is treated and respected as unique individuals"
"Kindness is embedded in all interactions"
"Teachers are excellent role models, leading by example with consistent kindness and patience at all times"
Quality of pupils' academic and other achievements: "EXCELLENT"
Quality of pupils' personal development: "EXCELLENT"
Pupils demonstrate "an acute understanding of right and wrong and a mature appreciation of the importance of kindness", alongside "positive attitudes and enthusiasm for learning"
"Kindness is embedded into all interactions"
"Throughout all levels of the school, [children] behave with great courtesy and consideration to others'
'A palpable culture of respect and tolerance pervades all aspects of school life"
Heywood has an "implicit culture and sense of family" and pupils "demonstrate instinctive cooperation with and support towards peers and younger children"
"Pupils of all ages concentrate, focus, and behave extremely well and this creates a good learning atmosphere"
"Pupils have outstanding speaking skills: they are highly articulate and confident in their use of language from an early age"
"Fast-paced teaching, effectively planned and delivered to meet the needs of all pupils'"
"Pupils "achieve highly and make excellent progress across all ages"
"The attainment of older pupils maintains this excellent standard, with results in English and mathematics above national age-related norms"
"The school's leadership has been successful at ensuring that a wide range of opportunities for success is available to all pupils'
Heywood is "highly supportive of pupils' endeavours and celebrate their wide range of talents and interests"
"Children feel respected by their warm, friendly teachers who clearly want them to do well in all aspects of school life"
Self-confidence "enables pupils to exhibit high levels of resilience when faced with challenging activities"
Pupils "demonstrate excellent knowledge, skills and understanding which they apply highly effectively"
"As they move through the school, younger pupils become organised and self-relective learners"
"Pupils confirmed that they see setbacks as evidence they are trying to improve"
Heywood children "desire to do their best" and "accept responsibility for their own actions", whilst also being "able to make decisions that will have an impact on their lives".
Heywood pupils move on from Heywood, as "highly considerate and empathetic young people...who enjoy working together to fulfil common goals"
"Children show a deep empathy for those less fortunate than themselves"
