Alresford Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school.

Pupils' attainment and rates of progress are above average in all key stages. Pupils' attitudes to learning are very positive. They feel that they are learning more as they progress through the school.

Pupils have a very good understanding of the sounds that letters make (phonics). Teaching is good. Pupils feel they are supported well by teachers and other adults.

Behaviour is good in lessons and around the school. Pupils help each other. Pupils feel safe in school.

Parents agree. Attendance is well above average. The headteacher, staff, subject leaders and governors have worked effectively together to raise achievement... and improve the quality of teaching.

The roles of subject leaders are well developed to ensure continued improvement in teaching and achievement. Governors have a detailed and accurate understanding of the school. This enables them to offer effective support and challenge.

Spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding is promoted well. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Key Stage 2 pupils do not have regular opportunities to develop their writing skills at length. Marking does not consistently guide pupils towards the next steps in their learning.

Pupils do not always follow up on the detailed guidance they are given to eliminate errors. Teachers do not have regular opportunities to benefit from observing each other's best classroom skills. Communication with parents about how they can help to take their children's learning forward is still developing.

Information about this school

The school is smaller than the average-sized primary school. The very large majority of the pupils are White British. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is below the national average, as is the proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs.

The proportion of pupils for whom the school receives the pupil premium is below the national average. This is additional government funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and those in the care of the local authority. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.

The headteacher has been in post since September 2012. She is also headteacher of the nearby Millfields Primary School, which works in partnership with this school. The school is part of the Colne cluster of schools, which was awarded National Teaching School status in April 2014.

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