Clinton Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school The headteacher is unwavering in his determination to provide the very best school experience possible for every pupil. Leaders, governors and staff have created a strong culture of inclusivity and high expectation.

Subject leaders make a positive contribution to the high standards achieved by pupils. They provide effective support to colleagues and are astute in their evaluation of where strengths and areas for improvement lie. Governance is highly effective.

Governors share the headteacher's ambition and passion for pupils to receive an exciting and broad education. Their challenge and support ensure that standards in the school... remain high. The curriculum is exceptional.

It is rich, extensive and exciting. It meets the needs and interests of all pupils extremely well. The wide range of extra-curricular activities contribute enormously to pupils' academic, personal and physical development.

Teachers have excellent subject knowledge. They use this to plan stimulating and purposeful activities. High levels of challenge and regular assessment ensure that pupils achieve extremely well in all subjects.

Pupils' enjoyment of school is reflected in their above-average attendance. Pupils' behaviour is impeccable and their attitudes to learning are exemplary. They are respectful, sociable and very kind to one another.

Pupils show high levels of maturity at all times. They readily and enthusiastically take on additional responsibilities. They carry out their roles and duties diligently and sensibly.

Pupils attain highly at the end of each key stage. An above-average proportion of pupils reach the higher standards in reading, writing and mathematics at both key stages 1 and 2. Children in the early years make good progress.

Effective teaching and high levels of care and nurture ensure that children get off to a strong start at school. The foundations for excellent behaviour, clear communication and confidence are all laid in the Reception class. Leaders do not make sufficient use of information available from feeder nurseries to inform their initial assessments of children.

Some areas of the early years curriculum are not checked well enough for progress. The school is highly inclusive and embraces diversity. Leaders ensure that a deep respect for, and understanding of, others is threaded throughout the school.

Information about this school

This school is slightly smaller than the average-sized primary school. The large majority of pupils are of White British heritage. Very few pupils speak English as an additional language.

The proportion of pupils who are supported by the pupil premium is lower than the national average. The proportion of pupils with SEND, including those supported with an education, health and care plan, is below the national average. The school manages a before- and after-school club.