Norbury Primary School and Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. In this small, safe and happy school, all pupils gain the skills and confidence to explore and understand the wider world around them. The Early Years Foundation Stage gives children the strongest of starts to their education.

They rapidly learn to work and play together and make excellent progress in their learning both indoors and out. Pupils make outstanding progress in reading, writing and mathematics. The high quality of teaching throughout the school equips them very well for their future education.

Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs make exceptionally good progress. They receive outstanding care a...nd support and are able to attain the highest levels. The most able pupils leave the school with high standards in reading, writing and mathematics.

Lower down the school, they attain the same high standards in reading and writing but not in mathematics. The headteacher shares his energetic drive for continuous improvement with all his staff. Everyone has the same high expectations for pupils' achievement and behaviour.

There are very detailed systems to keep a close eye on how individual pupils are doing. Very effective extra support is swiftly put in place when needed. The school's governors bring great expertise and experience to their roles, successfully supporting and challenging senior leaders.

Governors are regular and welcome visitors to the school. Long standing national and international links with other schools broaden pupils' horizons. They talk knowledgeably about diverse faiths and cultures.

Pupils show great pride in their school and their community. They play an important part in making real decisions about school and local issues. Every new topic begins with an educational visit, bringing pupils' learning to life and arousing their curiosity.

Pupils behave extremely well and have a real thirst for learning. They have an excellent awareness of keeping safe.

Information about this school

Norbury Primary School and Nursery is considerably smaller than the average-sized primary school.

The very large majority of pupils are White British. The percentage of disadvantaged pupils who are supported through the pupil premium (which provides additional funding for students in local authority care and those previously known to be eligible for free school meals) is well below the national average and represents a very small minority. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is, at 23% above average.

The school meets current government floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. Pupils are taught in three mixed-age classes, one of which is taught by the headteacher. From 1 September 2014, children in the full time Nursery and Reception classes are being taught together in an Early Years Foundation Stage.

The school runs a range of after-school clubs. In recent years a high proportion of pupils have joined the school part way through their education. Since 1 October 2014 the school has been a member of a foundation trust, the South West Shropshire Learning Trust.