Stanton Drew Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Key findings

This is an outstanding school which has further improved upon the high standards achieved by pupils in English and mathematics since the previous inspection. The excellent promotion of pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development means it is an inclusive school that is focused firmly on pupils' well-being and achievement. In order for pupils to take greater responsibility for their learning, the school is aware of the need to provide more regular opportunities for pupils to reflect on their work, set their own targets and respond to their teachers' marking.

Pupils' achievement is outstanding. Almost all sustain excellent progress in developing their communication, writing and mathematical ...skills. Pupils have regular opportunities to apply these skills to great effect within a broad and highly stimulating curriculum.

Pupils' attitudes to learning in lessons are outstanding and incidents of poor behaviour are extremely rare. Pupils say they feel completely safe in school because of the excellent care and support they receive from all adults. The school works closely within the federation and with external agencies to meet the needs of all pupils and especially the more vulnerable.

Teaching is outstanding. Teachers deploy their skills and expertise wisely across the federation, ensuring lessons motivate as well as challenge pupils. Teachers mark pupils' work regularly and track their progress thoroughly.

They use the resulting information wisely to provide sharply focused support or interventions. Leaders and managers, including the governing body, work with a clearly defined sense of purpose and direction within the federation. They possess a well-informed and accurate understanding of the school's strengths and areas for development.

Pupils' learning and achievements are monitored by senior leaders very rigorously and the school is held in very high regard by parents and carers. It maintains excellent strategies for engaging regularly with all stakeholders.

Information about the school

This school is much smaller than most schools for pupils of primary age.

Most pupils are of White British origin. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is below average. The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs is also below average.

Since the previous inspection the school has entered into a federation with another local primary school. This means there is now one headteacher and one governing body for both schools. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.