PART A: SUMMARY OF THE REPORT
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL
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HOW GOOD THE SCHOOL IS
This is a very good school. The headteacher provides very good leadership
and clear direction for the school and the quality of the teaching is also very good.
These factors have given rise to considerable improvement in the standards achieved by the
pupils.... The findings of the inspection show that standards are well above average in
English, mathematics and science. The school gives very good value for money.
What the school does well
- The headteacher provides very good leadership....
- Pupils in Year 6 achieve very good standards in English, mathematics and science because
of the consistently high expectations which the school has of them.
- The quality of teaching and the quality of pupils' learning at Key Stages 1 and 2 are
very good and help pupils to achieve well.
- The pupils' attitudes, behaviour, relationships and personal development are very good
and have a significant impact on their attainment and progress.
- The very good provision for pupils' spiritual, moral and social development greatly
enriches their learning.
- The very good quality provision for pupils with special educational needs helps them to
reach good standards relative to their previous attainment.
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What could be improved
- Some aspects of the management of the school, for example the role of the assistant
headteachers, which is not fully effective in shaping the direction of the schoo.
- The provision for children in the Foundation Stage, particularly the quality of the
learning environment, which does not meet the recommendations of the national guidance for
children of this age.
- Provision for the pupils' cultural development, which, although good overall, does not
adequately develop their awareness of Britain as a multicultural society.
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The areas for improvement will form the basis of the
governors' action plan.
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STANDARDS
.... Pupils' overall performance in the national tests has improved
significantly over the past four years, and at a rate higher than that seen nationally. In
2000, all of the pupils in Year 6 reached Level 4 (the national average) in all three
subjects. Fifty per cent of the pupils attained above average standards (Level 5) in
English, 36 per cent did so in mathematics, and 43 per cent in science. These results show
that the school makes equally effective provision for the most able pupils and for those
who have special educational needs.... In Year 6, standards are well above average in
English, mathematics and science. The school has successfully focused on raising the
attainment of more able pupils in science. Standards are also well above average in these
subjects in Year 2, where the school has concentrated on helping more pupils to reach high
standards in reading. This has also been successful in raising attainment overall.
Throughout the school, pupils attain high standards in information and communication
technology, as a result of the improvements in teaching and the installation of a computer
suite. Pupils' work in art that is displayed around the school is also of a high standard.
Children in the Foundation Stage are on course to attain above average standards in all
areas of learning by the end of the Reception Year....
PUPILS' ATTITUDES AND VALUES
| Aspect |
Comment |
| Attitudes to the school |
Very good. Pupils are very enthusiastic in lessons and eager to
participate in all activities. They show interest and enjoyment in their work
and take a pride in their achievements. |
| Behaviour, in and out of classrooms |
Very good. Pupils behave very well in class and around the school. They
are courteous to visitors and polite to each other and to adults. |
| Personal development and relationships |
Very good. Pupils are keen to take responsibility and are quick to show
initiative. The relationships between all members of the school community are based on
respect and consideration. |
| Attendance |
Good. Attendance is above the national average.... |
Pupils' very positive attitudes and behaviour help them to
get the most out of school and the very good relationships that exist help to create a
happy school where learning flourishes.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
.... The quality of teaching and learning is very good, overall. All
lessons observed during the inspection were at least good, and 63 per cent were very good
or excellent.... The quality of teaching and learning in English and mathematics is very
good. The teaching of the basic skills of literacy and numeracy is very good.... Teachers'
assessments of pupils' attainment and progress are very good and enable them to plan
appropriately challenging work to meet the needs of pupils of all abilities. Teachers make
lessons interesting and exciting for pupils, and this sustains their interest and
involvement....
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PARENTS' AND CARERS' VIEWS OF THE SCHOOL
| What pleases parents most |
What parents would like to see improved |
- The quality of the leadership and management of the school.
- The high expectations which the school has of their children.
- They are comfortable approaching the school with questions or problems.
- The quality of the teaching
- Their children like school.
- The way the school helps their children to become mature and responsible
- The good progress which their children make.
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- A few parents expressed concern abou the large size of some classes.
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The findings of the inspection agree with the positive
views expressed by the parents. Although some classes contain over thirty pupils, this is
not having an adverse effect on the quality of education provided or the standards
achieved by the pupils because of the high quality of the teaching and the ratio of adults
to pupils during lessons.
Reporting inspector: Mrs Carole Skinner 23160
Inspection number: 193481
Short inspection carried out under section 10 of the School Inspections Act 1996
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[There is also a separate Report "on the ethos and collective worship
of the school", because it is a CE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School.]