Nightingale Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Since his appointment, the headteacher, ably assisted by his deputy, has worked tirelessly to drive the school forward. Staff are clear about the school's leadership vision and are equally committed to providing the best opportunities for pupils in their care.

The introduction of new systems for tracking pupils' progress is having a positive effect. Current school progress data shows that most pupils are now making at least good progress. The quality of teaching is good.

Teachers know their pupils well and are committed to ensuring that every pupil fulfils their potential. Provision for pupils' welfare is a strength of the school. Positiv...e behaviour management, social skills development and the promotion of resilience among vulnerable pupils are having a positive effect on both their attendance and academic progress.

Parents are overwhelmingly positive in their views of the school and its leadership. Pupils behave well at school. They say they feel safe in school and know how to keep themselves safe.

Leadership of the school is very strong. Leaders and governors have ensured better teaching and outcomes and a good curriculum. Early years is well led.

Children make a positive start to their learning. They make good progress throughout the year and are well prepared for Year 1. Governors know the school well.

They are supportive and effectively challenge leaders and hold them to account for their actions. Some subject leaders have not yet acquired the full range of skills needed to manage their area of responsibility effectively. Phonics teaching is strong.

The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in the phonics screening check is consistently above the national average. Progress in mathematics by the end of key stage 2 has been below the national average for the past three years. Leaders are fully aware of this and are taking appropriate action.

At times, in mathematics, teachers do not give work that sufficiently challenges the most able pupils. Disadvantaged pupils are making strong progress. The difference in progress between themselves and other pupils is diminishing but is not yet eliminated.

Information about this school

The school is larger than the average-sized primary school. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is above the national average. The proportion of pupils who receive support for SEN and/or disabilities is well above the national average.

The proportion of pupils who have an education, health and care plan is broadly in line with the national average. The current headteacher was appointed in September 2016 and a new leadership team was formed. Children in early years are taught in two Reception classes.

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