Ofsted, School Data & Benchmarking

At the Moorland Federation, we believe in the power of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. The work that Ofsted does is crucial in guiding us to ensure we provide the best possible education and care for our students.

Understanding Ofsted

Ofsted, or the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills, is a non-ministerial department of the UK government. Tasked with the responsibility of inspecting and regulating services that care for children and young people, as well as services providing education and skills for learners of all ages, Ofsted plays an invaluable role in maintaining and enhancing the standard of education and children's services.

Ofsted's Mission

Ofsted aims to improve lives by raising standards in education and children’s social care. They inspect and regulate thousands of organisations and individuals providing education, training, and care – from childminders to training providers, schools to local authorities – and they share what they find. This process allows us to better understand our strengths and areas for improvement, and helps us ensure our students receive the best possible education.

Ofsted's Guiding Principle

Ofsted operates on the guiding principle: "We are a force for improvement through the intelligent, responsible, and focused use of inspection, regulation, and insights." It is a sentiment that we wholeheartedly embrace at the Moorland Federation. Ofsted's inspections and feedback provide us with the insight we need to continually improve our teaching methods, student care, and overall school environment.

Moorland Federation's Ofsted Performance & School Data

At the Moorland Federation, we're proud of our efforts to maintain high standards and consistently deliver quality education. Our performance and school data reflect this commitment, and the results from Ofsted inspections serve as a testament to the progress we've made.

Dunster Ofsted Report - March 2024

The school provides a calm, friendly and caring environment. There are high expectations for behaviour. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning and are keen to do well.

The school's curriculum extends beyond the academic. Pupils enjoy a range of leadership opportunities such as head boy, head girl and the school council.

Timberscombe Ofsted Report - May 2023

Pupils are confident and self-assured because they know that they are valued members of the community.

The curriculum is ambitious and broad. In some subjects it exceeds the national curriculum. For example, pupils in key stage 1 can hold basic conversations in Spanish.

Exford Ofsted Report - March 2023

Leaders are ambitious for what pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities(SEND) can achieve. Leaders establish exactly what pupils’ needs are and ensure that teaching is adapted appropriately. Consequently, the needs of pupils with SEND are met well.

Staff speak positively about how leaders manage their workload. They value leaders’ support for their well-being and are proud to work at the school.

St Dubricius Ofsted Report - February 2023

St Dubricius is a happy and inclusive school. Pupils are well cared for. Adults’ relationships with pupils are warm and nurturing.

All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn the full breadth of curriculum subjects. Subject leaders have carefully planned for the knowledge that pupils need to learn.

Cutcombe Ofsted Report - February 2020

Pupils say that the school feels like a family.

Staff model good relationships based on the school’s strong Christian values. Pupils see these values lived out by staff on a day-to-day basis. Pupils know that staff have high expectations of their behaviour and of their work.

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Continuous Improvement

We continuously strive to align ourselves with Ofsted’s guiding principle, using the insights from Ofsted's inspections and regulations to make responsible and focused improvements in our services. We believe that this commitment to continual enhancement is crucial to provide our students with the opportunities and care they deserve.

Ofsted Ratings & Full Reports

Cutcombe Ofsted Reports

Dunster Ofsted Reports

Exford Ofsted Reports

St Dubricius Ofsted Reports

Timberscombe Ofsted Reports

Langford Budville Ofsted Reports

DfE School Performance Data

Cutcombe Performance Data

Dunster Performance Data

Exford Performance Data

St Dubricius Performance Data

Timberscombe Performance Data

Langford Budville Performance Data

DfE Schools Financial Benchmarking

Cutcombe Financial Benchmarking

Dunster Financial Benchmarking

Exford Financial Benchmarking

St Dubricius Financial Benchmarking

Timberscombe Financial Benchmarking

Langford Budville Financial Benchmarking

Any Questions?

If you have any queries about our Ofsted performance and school data, please reach out to your school office. We're more than happy to provide further information and answer any questions you may have.

Through diligent self-evaluation and an unwavering commitment to improvement, we continue to strive towards delivering the highest standards in education at the Moorland Federation.