On Tuesday 4th October 2011, pupils and teachers at VP were quietly going about their business. They had no idea that they were about to receive a telephone call to tell them that Ofsted were arriving in less than 48 hours!
During a two day period (6th and 7th October) a team of four Ofsted Inspectors spent the time in school observing lessons; talking to parents; grilling teachers, governors and staff; quizzing the children, and; looking in books, cupboards and filing cabinets. No stone was left unturned.
It was almost three years since our last inspection and so everyone was understandably nervous. How would we do? We always knew that we had created something special in the heart of Smethwick, but would the Inspectors see it?
Victorious Park football team celebrate as champions!
As the minutes and hours ticked by, it soon became clear that Inspectors were very impressed. ‘It’s a magical place you’ve got here,’ said one of them to the headteacher.
At this point, we knew we’d done it, especially as Inspectors had seen plenty of outstanding teaching and well behaved and excited children.
Victoria Park is an OUTSTANDING school!