Lambton Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The headteacher leads the school with a determination to continuously drive school improvement.

She is ably supported by the senior leadership team. Governors bring a wide range of skills and experience to their roles. They are committed to the school and to their own development.

Leaders have ensured that pupils enjoy a wide range of curriculum subjects as well as extra-curricular activities. However, pupils have limited opportunities to develop specific skills in subjects other than English or mathematics. In 2018, pupils' progress and attainment at the end of key stage 2 in mathematics was not as strong as it was in reading and writing....

Actions taken by leaders to correct this by developing basic skills have resulted in current pupils making good progress in mathematics. Pupils have limited opportunities to apply those mathematical skills across the curriculum. Leaders, including governors, have ensured that the pupil premium funding is supporting disadvantaged pupils.

This is proving to be successful, particularly for current pupils who are making good progress in mathematics. Teachers ensure that pupils develop secure basic skills in writing. This is improving the accuracy and fluency of their writing.

However, pupils are provided with fewer opportunities to write at length in subjects other than English. Leaders have ensured that the quality of teaching is good. Staff welcome the effective professional development that they access.

Overall, pupils behave well because adults set high expectations for their conduct. Pupils are courteous, with positive attitudes to learning. Children in early years make a strong start to their education because of an inspiring curriculum and highly effective teaching.

This prepares them well for Year 1. Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is excellent. They have a mature awareness of the fundamental British values.

Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are currently making good progress in reading, writing and mathematics. Parents of pupils with SEND are appreciative of the high-quality support they receive.

Information about this school

The school is smaller than the average-sized primary school.

The proportion of pupils eligible for pupil premium funding is smaller than the national average. The vast majority of pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils with SEND is above the national average for pupils with SEND support.

The proportion of pupils who have an education, health and care plan is below the national average. The school has a Nursery providing places of 30 hours. The school offers a breakfast club before school and a range of clubs and activities after school.