Staff's tears of happiness after Ofsted inspection at good Sunderland school where 'children thrive'

Thorney Close Primary School's headteacher and pupils react to the school's good Ofsted judgement.

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00:00 Okay Mrs Jones, I'll just start by asking how you feel about the overall good judgment?

00:04 We're really pleased. I think it was a really good judgment that celebrated the success of our school.

00:10 And what pleased you most about the report?

00:13 That the inspectors two weeks into a new school year said the children's behaviour was exemplary

00:18 and that staff go the extra mile.

00:20 And how did staff react when they found out about the judgment?

00:23 They were over the moon. Some were quite tearful about the lovely comments that were fed back to us.

00:28 And everybody was really proud.

00:32 Okay then Jake, how do you feel about the good officer judgment then?

00:35 I'm very proud of the school and me. I like it. I'm very proud.

00:42 Well deserved?

00:43 Yep.

00:44 And Macy, I understand some inspectors came to your lessons. What were they asking? What did you say?

00:47 They asked if we felt safe and if you trust teachers.

00:52 And just about how our lessons went. They said that we're very good at listening and everything.

01:02 Okay. And Amelia, what's the best thing for you about coming to this school?

01:06 The best thing about coming to this school is everyone just being friendly and all the teachers just caring about you.