Langley Park Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Leaders have established a nurturing learning environment. The school community has pulled together to ensure that pupils' education and well-being are at the forefront of its work.

New leaders have created a clear vision and direction for the school. They have worked hard to develop a solid foundation for the school. Parents and carers are highly positive about the school's work.

Members of staff share leaders' ambitions for the school. There is a clear sense of teamwork and staff morale is high. The governing body has undergone many changes.

Governors know the school well and provide good support. However, they do not hold lead...ers sufficiently to account for additional funding. New governors need further training to carry out their responsibilities more effectively.

Teaching is good. This is a result of high-quality training and ongoing professional development. Teachers have secure subject knowledge and plan challenging activities.

Pupils make good progress across a range of subjects. This is particularly evident in reading, writing and mathematics. Pupils enjoy their lessons and want to learn.

The good teaching of phonics (letters and the sounds they represent) develops pupils' early reading successfully. The vast majority of pupils reach the expected standard in the Year 1 phonics screening check. Pupils feel safe and secure in school.

They are very well cared for by staff. Bullying of any kind is rare, and the school is a calm and orderly environment. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good support generally.

Teachers do not always use support staff and additional resources effectively in lessons, which can hinder pupils' progress. Children in early years make good progress. The provision is well resourced and children like the purposeful activities on offer.

However, the quality of provision varies, at times.

Information about this school

Langley Park Primary is part of the Langley Park Learning Trust. The school is on the same site as the Langley Park secondary schools.

The trust has devolved governance for the school to a local governing body. The school opened in September 2016 with two Reception classes, and is increasing in size by two classes each year. There are currently pupils aged four to seven at the school.

The current headteacher took up post in September 2018. The proportion of pupils eligible for pupil premium funding is below the national average, as is the proportion of pupils with SEND. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is below average.