OFSTED May 2007
'Shepherdswell is a good school with outstanding features'
'The school has a warm and friendly atmosphere which is under-pinned by the staff's excellent commitment to providing outstanding care, guidance and support'
'Pupils' personal development, including their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, is outstanding'
'Pupils' love of learning and school is evident in their excellent behaviour and their positive attitudes'
'Lessons are sometimes outstanding because there are high expectations of the pupils and they are questioned well.'
'All children make rapid progress in their social and personal skills which helps them to develop strong and positive attitudes to learning'
'The headteacher's leadership is outstanding'