Ludworth Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. Ludworth Primary is an outstanding school.

Pupils are provided with a first-rate education and thrive both academically and personally. The school is a vibrant place. All pupils are able to flourish and their achievements are celebrated with pride.

Pupils' achievements are impressive and have been sustained over a number of years. Children start school with skills and abilities that are broadly average. They make rapid progress and by the end of Key Stage 1, their attainment in reading, writing and mathematics is significantly above average.

Pupils continue to make outstanding progress overall in Key Stage 2. As a result..., their national test results in English and mathematics have remained consistently high. The quality of teaching is outstanding and is typified by warm relationships, robust challenge and high expectations.

Pupils enjoy their lessons. Across the school, they are given every opportunity to contribute and to share their questions and ideas with their peers and adults. Pupils are proud of their school.

They show respect and care for others and have very positive attitudes to their learning. The school provides very clear and high expectations, which are known and respected throughout the school community. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary.

Pupils feel very safe here. Pupils enjoy a rich and diverse curriculum, including an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities. These provide an excellent stimulus for learning and strongly promote pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

The outstanding leadership of the headteacher, ably supported by a very effective team of leaders, has resulted in a shared vision of success that relentlessly drives the school forward. This is wholly supported by all school personnel. Excellent team work and mutual support for improvement is evident across the school.

The governing body is highly effective in challenging the school's work.

Information about this school

The school is larger than the average-sized primary school. The proportion of pupils supported at school action is below average, and the proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is well below average.

The proportion of pupils eligible for pupil premium funding (which provides additional funding for pupils in local authority care, children from service families and those known to be eligible for free school meals) is well below average. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds is below average. The school meets the government's floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.

The school holds a number of awards including the Leading Parent Partnership award, Artsmark Gold and Investors in People. The Playmates Funclub provides before- and after-school childcare and a holiday club. This provision is not managed by the governing body and is subject to a separate inspection.