Dunton Green Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The headteacher has made rapid improvements in the quality of education. She has inspired staff to raise their expectations.

As a result, pupils' outcomes have quickly improved. Pupils make strong progress across year groups in reading, writing and mathematics. Pupils' attainment in reading and mathematics is above the national average.

Teachers know their pupils well. These strong relationships and substantial improvements in the quality of teaching ensure that teachers' planning meets the needs of all pupils. The early years foundation stage provides a very effective springboard into Year 1.

Children are well prepared for schoo...l life because of carefully planned teaching and high-quality care. A varied curriculum helps pupils learn about a wide range of subjects. Many pupils value the opportunities to take part in after-school activities.

Pupils' behaviour is good because staff use the school's new behaviour system to inspire and enthuse pupils. Pupils conduct themselves well and are respectful towards staff and each other. Governors monitor leaders' actions effectively so that improvements are increasingly well embedded.

Governors are resolute in prioritising successful recruitment and retention of high-quality staff. Attendance is improving but it is still not as high as it should be. The proportion of pupils who are persistently absent has decreased but is still too high.

Pupils' writing skills are not as well developed as they should be, particularly in key stage 2. Leaders are aware of this and are taking appropriate action. The school has been ably supported by the local authority, which has provided effective opportunities for leaders to forge close links with neighbouring schools.

Information about this school

Dunton Green Primary School is smaller than the average-sized primary school. The headteacher joined the school in June 2017. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.

The large majority of pupils are of White British background. The proportion of pupils who are disadvantaged is the same as the national average for primary schools. The proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is below average.

Also at this postcode