Joseph Hood Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Decisive leadership by the headteacher and members of the governing body has brought about significant improvements since the previous inspection. Pupils achieve well both personally and academically.

They make good progress from below average starting points to reach standards in English and mathematics that are above average by the end of Year 6. Teaching is consistently good with a small but increasing proportion that is outstanding. Lessons are typically lively and capture pupils' interest.

Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They feel safe in school because they know adults care for them and will address any concern...s they raise. Inclusion is a strength of the school.

All pupils are valued and respected, and discrimination on any grounds is not tolerated. Pupils get on well together and they appreciate the opportunities they have to play and work alongside those from different backgrounds. School leaders, including governors, have an accurate understanding of the school's strengths and areas for development.

They are determined and committed to further improving teaching and achievement. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Not enough teaching is outstanding to secure outstanding achievement for pupils. There is no long-term plan in place to show how the school is to develop over the next few years.

Information about this school

The school is larger than most primary schools. Currently, there are two forms of entry in Key Stage 1 and the school is expanding year-on-year to become a two-form entry primary school by September 2016. The proportion of pupils eligible for pupil premium funding is about average.

This is additional funding to support pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals, pupils who are in the care of the local authority or pupils from service families. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported at school action is broadly average. The proportion of pupils who are supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is also average.

The proportion of pupils who are from minority ethnic groups and who speak English as an additional language is above average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. The school runs a breakfast club and an after school club.

There is no alternative provision for pupils. There has been a significant change to the teaching team since the previous inspection. A substantial rebuilding programme to create additional classrooms and office facilities was completed in the autumn term.

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