CEDAR HOUSE SCHOOL
After a joint Ofsted inspection, Cedar House School in Cumbria has been recognised as providing an outstanding quality of education and outstanding quality of care for its pupils.
Cedar House School in Kirkby Lonsdale has been praised by Ofsted for the overall quality of its education and the effectiveness of teaching and assessment in meeting the full range of pupils’ needs. The report also rated the “provision for promoting the health and well-being of boarding pupils” as “outstanding.”
Gillian Ridgway, Head Teacher at Cedar House School, said: “I am delighted that Ofsted has recognised the fantastic achievements of the staff and pupils at the school. The ‘Outstanding’ inspection grades are well deserved and reflect the successes of the school. This will now be our third year of being recognised as an outstanding provider by Ofsted and demonstrates our commitment to provide quality care and education, enabling all our pupils to reach their potential as productive citizens.”

PONTVILLE SCHOOL
Pontville School in Ormskirk has been rated ‘Outstanding’ for the overall quality of its education and its residential provision.
Pontville School received the praise following its latest inspection by Ofsted.
The report highlights the school as being “particularly successful in improving pupils’ communication skills, increasing their self-esteem and confidence as well as preparing them for adult life.”
Inspectors also pointed to the “overwhelmingly supportive” questionnaires received from parents, including the following typical comment; “School life for our son before going to Pontville was so emotionally hard and stressful. He is now a much calmer and centred young person due to Pontville’s effect on him. We are absolutely overwhelmed by what a wonderful school it is.”
In 2009, the school achieved a 100% pass rate for GCSE exams, with some pupils gaining seven, which the report says is due to the “outstanding curriculum and outstanding teaching and assessment.”
Iain Sim, Head Teacher at Pontville School, said: “Everyone has worked tremendously hard to ensure we are delivering the very highest quality education for our pupils. Such ‘Outstanding’ results can only be achieved as a result of the dedication and commitment shown by all of my staff.”