Calveley Primary Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Skilled and aspirational leaders have taken effective steps to improve outcomes for pupils, providing a range of effective training for staff.

The trust makes a positive contribution to school improvement. Leaders and directors from across the trust bring a wide range of skills to support the school effectively. Leaders have planned an engaging curriculum that is firmly rooted in real-life experiences.

Teaching is good, and pupils achieve well in subjects across the curriculum Staff are vigilant in ensuring pupils' safety and well-being. Pupils feel safe in school. Pupils read a wide range of books and texts.

They enjoy reading a...nd read with confidence and skill. Teachers ensure that pupils value books and read regularly. Pupils learn to write for a range of different purposes.

Some pupils lack confidence and accuracy when using their grammar, punctuation and spelling skills in their independent writing. They do not check and correct their work for accuracy. In mathematics, pupils gain the confidence to use their problem-solving skills successfully.

They make good progress. Disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress. Pupils do not have a secure understanding and knowledge of British values and diversity, including other cultures.

Pupils enjoy school and attend very regularly. Pupils develop as enthusiastic and confident learners. They behave well.

Pupils are well prepared for their next stage of education. Pupils treat others with kindness and respect. They are keen to contribute to school life and enjoy a wide range of leadership roles.

Pupils achieve well in physical education (PE). They take part in a wide range of activities and sport. Pupils enjoy representing the school in frequent events and competitions.

The youngest children settle very quickly into Nursery. Staff provide a warm and nurturing environment in early years. Children in early years make good progress.

However, they do not have enough opportunities to practise and develop their early writing skills.

Information about this school

This school is smaller than the average-sized primary school. The vast majority of pupils are White British.

The proportion of pupils with SEND is lower than the national average. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is lower than the national average. The school opened in September 2016 and is part of the Real Life Learning Academy Trust.