Henley-In-Arden CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Leaders and governors work with determination and ambition to provide effective leadership.

Their high aspirations for pupils are reflected in the good quality of education that the school provides. The heads of school, supported effectively by the recently appointed executive headteacher, know the school well. They have enhanced the skills of staff, improved the quality of teaching and built a strong capacity for continued improvement.

Leaders and governors have taken swift action to tackle weaknesses in pupils' achievement. Current pupils' work shows that standards in reading, writing and mathematics are improving rapidly. Teachers plan... lessons that interest pupils and they support them to make good progress from their different starting points, including pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities.

Children get off to a good start in the early years. Adults support them well to become confident and independent learners. As a result, children make good progress.

However, the outdoor area is underdeveloped. Pupils' behaviour is highly positive. There is a strong sense of community within the school.

Pupils are keen to learn and take pride in their work. The curriculum provides exciting opportunities for pupils to develop their knowledge in reading, writing, mathematics and science. However, content in other subjects is not ordered clearly enough to ensure that pupils make secure progress.

Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is well promoted across the school. Pupils' understanding of other faiths is developed effectively through carefully planned visits to places of worship and a close partnership with an urban school. Leaders have accurately identified the overall priorities for improvement.

However, they have not yet fully evaluated the impact of additional funding. Improvement planning does not show clearly who is responsible for monitoring, reviewing and evaluating actions taken. Middle leaders are enthusiastic and committed.

They are growing into their roles. However, their work has not yet had enough time to impact on pupils' achievement.

Information about this school

Henley-in-Arden C of E Primary School is smaller than the average-sized primary school.

It is a Church of England school, and it received an inspection of its religious character in June 2016. Almost all pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is much lower than that in other schools nationally.

The proportion of pupils who are disadvantaged and receive support from the pupil premium grant is well below the national average. The proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is above the national average. The school runs a breakfast club and an after-school club that are managed by the governing body.

The school is a stand-alone academy. It receives support from the Arden Forest C of E Multi-Academy Trust. There is an executive headteacher and two heads of school.

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