Roselands Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school.

The headteacher has high expectations and has worked closely with the local authority to bring about improvements. Standards in reading, writing and mathematics have risen steadily since the last inspection. Pupils make good progress as a result of good teaching and their good attitudes to learning.

Pupils behave well and have a good understanding of personal safety. Phase (key stage) leaders are developing their roles well and are making an increasing contribution to the leadership of the school. The governing body is working effectively with senior leaders to improve standards and teaching and to ensure that the school is well placed t...o meet the changing needs as it increases in size.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : Not all teachers consistently teach well. Some teachers do not sufficiently check on and extend pupils' knowledge and understanding. Some pupils are not given sufficient opportunities to practise their writing skills in other lessons.

The expectations of what some pupils can achieve, particularly the more-able, are not always high enough. Phase leaders have yet to refine their skills in analysing and using assessment information to check on pupils' progress and to help their colleagues to teach consistently well.

Information about this school

The school is similar in size to the average-sized primary school.

The large majority of pupils are of White British origin. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic heritage is much lower than that found in most schools. They come from a number of different minority ethnic backgrounds.

The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is well below average. None are currently at the early stages of learning English. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is broadly average.

The proportion identified for additional support through school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is average. The proportion of pupils supported through the pupil premium is below average. This is additional government funding for pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals, those who are looked after by the local authority, and other eligible groups.

The school meets the current floor standards, which set the government's minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. The school is in the process of a phased expansion. For the last three years the numbers of children entering into the Reception class have increased from 30 to 45.