Bicker Preparatory School is an outstanding school, led by an inspiring Headteacher and a dedicated staff that form a cohesive team.
It succeeds in meeting its stated aim of providing a basic holistic approach to learning. As a result, pupils receive a well-rounded education through a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, and their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding.
The teaching is good with some outstanding features and enables pupils to make at least good progress. Bicker Preparatory is a very caring school that pays meticulous attention to pupils' personal development and well-being. This is clearly reflected in pupils' excellent behaviour and the positive relationships they enjoy with staff and their peers.
The quality of information provided to parents and other partners is outstanding and parents express very high level of satisfaction with the academic and pastoral provision.
The school complies with all the regulations for registration.
What the school does well:
- its staff, who create a very secure, warm family atmosphere that promotes pupils' confidence and self-esteem, are exemplary role models of courtesy and respect;
- it teaches a stimulating curriculum that enables pupils to develop enquiring minds and prepares them well for the next stage of their education;
- its teaching is lively and supported by thorough and thoughtful planning that meets individual needs;
- it puts a great emphasis on pupils' personal development; in particular, it provides many opportunities to raise their spiritual awareness;
- it facilitates pupils' transition to secondary school with outstanding care; and
- it forges strong partnerships with parents and others.
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