Littlebourne Church of England Primary School

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About Littlebourne Church of England Primary School


Name Littlebourne Church of England Primary School
Website http://www.littlebourne.kent.sch.uk
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
Head of School Mrs Samantha Killick
Address Church Road, Littlebourne, Canterbury, CT3 1XS
Phone Number 01227721671
Phase Primary
Type Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 4-11
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 99
Local Authority Kent
Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The headteacher and governors are united in their vision to create a school community that is focused on ensuring the care and well-being of all pupils. Christian values sit at the heart of the school's vision and work to promote equalities is strong.

The headteacher has managed a period of staffing instability effectively. Where outcomes had declined, they are now improving. Pupils make good progress.

Leaders have the support of parents and carers to improve the school further. Teachers have good subject knowledge. They use questioning effectively to develop pupils' understanding.

Governors have not evaluated the impact of the p...upil premium funding. This means that they do not have an up-to-date understanding of the effectiveness of the spending. Pupils benefit from a curriculum that is interesting and challenging.

Leaders recognise the need to ensure that progression in pupils' learning is carefully planned for in all subjects. Standards of attainment in mathematics had declined over time. Pupils are now making improved progress as a result of stronger teaching.

Pupils' personal development, behaviour and welfare are good. This is an inclusive school that is focused on ensuring the well-being of all pupils. Pupils in the early years make a strong start to their time in school.

Effective teaching results in them making good progress and they benefit from an interesting and engaging curriculum. Teachers usually provide work that meets pupils' needs. However, tasks occasionally do not challenge pupils to achieve as well as they could.

The teaching of phonics is effective. Pupils quickly develop the skills they need to read. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is promoted effectively.

Pupils are prepared well for life in modern Britain.

Information about this school

The school is much smaller than the average-sized primary school. The number of pupils on roll has increased from 66 to 99 since the previous inspection.

Pupils are taught in same-age and mixed-age classes. The majority of pupils are White British. The proportions of pupils who have an education, health and care plan and those with SEND are above the national averages.

The school runs a breakfast club. The school is designated as a Church of England primary school in the Anglican Diocese of Canterbury. The school's last section 48 inspection took place in January 2017.

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