We’re thrilled to have shared the fantastic news from our recent Ofsted inspection, held on 1st and 2nd July 2025.

Digby Church of England School has been rated Outstanding across all areas — a remarkable achievement that reflects the dedication of our staff, pupils, and community.

🌟 What Ofsted Found

Inspectors praised the school for its:

Outstanding quality of education

Outstanding behaviour and attitudes

Outstanding personal development

Outstanding leadership and management

Outstanding early years provision

This marks a significant improvement from our previous rating of “Requires Improvement” — a testament to the hard work and commitment of everyone involved.

🧒 A Happy, Nurturing Environment

“Pupils love their small, nurturing village school. They come in every morning with a smile on their faces, ready for a day of exciting learning and fun.”

Children arrive each day with smiles, ready to learn and grow. The school fosters a strong sense of belonging, where every child is valued and supported. Friendships flourish, and pupils take pride in their learning and behaviour.

📚 Learning That Inspires

“Highly engaging lessons and learning activities ignite pupils’ curiosity and desire to learn more.”

Our curriculum is exciting and well-structured, helping children build knowledge step by step. Teachers deliver engaging lessons that spark curiosity and encourage high achievement. In early years, personalised learning and playful approaches set children up for lifelong success.

🧠 Support for Every Child

“The provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a key strength.”

Children with special educational needs (SEND) receive tailored support that helps them thrive. Our inclusive approach ensures all pupils can access the curriculum and make excellent progress.

📖 Reading at the Heart

“Pupils read confidently and quickly develop fluency and accuracy by the end of Year 2.”

Reading is a top priority. Our phonics programme is delivered with skill and consistency, helping children become confident, fluent readers by the end of Year 2.

🌍 Broad Horizons

“It is a small school but it does not have small horizons.”

Despite being a small school, our pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs, trips, and enrichment activities. They learn about different cultures, religions, and values, developing into thoughtful, respectful citizens.

👩‍🏫 Strong Leadership and Community Spirit

“Leaders have worked with staff to develop strong, shared values and practices which are agreed and upheld by all.”

Staff feel supported and involved in decision-making. Parents appreciate the care and communication from the school. Governors play a key role in driving the school’s vision: to give children the very best start in life.

🔐 Safeguarding First

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and the school provides a safe, open, and positive environment for all pupils.

💛 A Heartfelt Thank You

We would like to extend our deepest thanks to our wonderful children, dedicated staff, and supportive parents and carers. This achievement is a reflection of our shared commitment to helping every child SHINE  through Success, Happiness, Inspiration, and Nurture for Everyone. Together, we’ve created a school and Federation where children flourish, and futures are bright.

 

Please click on the link to access our most recent Ofsted report.