Kilburn Grange School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The headteacher has provided clear and determined leadership to develop the school. She is supported by highly effective leaders and governors. They enjoy the benefits of being part of a successful trust.

Leaders at all levels know the school well. The broad curriculum provides a variety of learning experiences for pupils. It is a strength of the school.

Specialist teachers are used to effectively enhance this. Early years is well led. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and provide purposeful activities which engage children.

As a result, children progress well. Outcomes are improving across key stage 1 in reading and writing.... A large proportion of pupils achieved the expected standard in the phonics screening check.

The majority of pupils are keen to please and have positive attitudes to learning. Pupils behave well and are able to work independently. The school's values underpin all activities in school.

Pupils talk about the importance of resilience and how this fits with the school value of 'endeavour'. Teachers ask relevant questions of pupils to encourage them to think about their learning. Effective questioning leads to pupils progressing well.

Provision for pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities is highly effective. Consequently, this group makes strong progress. The majority of pupils make progress that is at least in line with the national average and, in writing, many make strong progress.

However, the proportion of pupils achieving the expected standard at the end of Year 2 remains too low. No pupils achieved the higher standards at the end of Year 2. There is little evidence that the most able pupils are challenged to achieve at a higher standard.

Attendance is improving. Leaders work hard to engage with families to ensure that pupils attend regularly. For some groups, however, attendance rates remain too low and persistent absence rates too high.

These pupils are disadvantaged by low attendance and are not supported to catch up when they return to school.

Information about this school

This is the first inspection since the school opened in 2015. The school is currently smaller than the average-sized primary school.

The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups is well above average. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is well above average. The proportion of pupils supported by the pupil premium grant is above that found nationally.

The proportion of those who have SEN and/or disabilities is in line with schools nationally. Pupils are taught in single-year classes in Year 1 and Year 2. There is a mixture of horizontal and vertical grouped classes.

In the early years, there are two Reception classes. The school runs a breakfast club and after-school provision. The school also runs a range of after-school activities.