The Premier Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school Leaders and staff have created a school where every child truly matters.

They have built a community where all pupils thrive. Pupils receive an outstanding education. Those from vulnerable backgrounds are extremely well supported.

As a result, pupils' achievement is outstanding. Parents and carers have every confidence in the school and are very happy with the education their children receive. Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is at the heart of everything the school does.

Pupils are very well prepared for the next stages in their education. Teachers are very well trained and have high expectations... of all pupils. Pupils make outstanding progress because teachers know how to help them improve quickly.

Teaching assistants support pupils expertly. Pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities receive excellent personalised support and make rapid progress. Specialist teaching in the performing arts, Spanish and physical education is a strength of the curriculum.

Pupils enjoy and excel in these areas of the school's provision. Pupils' behaviour is outstanding; they are polite and confident. Pupils' attitudes to learning are exemplary.

Pupil leaders confidently help school leaders determine the next steps for the school. Personal, social and welfare education is outstanding. Pupils trust that they can talk to any adult about their concerns.

Relationships between pupils and adults are very positive. Safeguarding is effective. School leaders have developed strong routines and practices that help pupils feel safe at school.

Standards and outcomes in early years are outstanding. Learning time is used exceptionally well in this area of the school. Leaders are determined to improve the strong reading provision, reversing a slight decline in the numbers of pupils reaching the highest standards.

Information about this school

The Premier Academy is a larger-than-average-sized primary school. The Premier Academy converted to academy status on 1 September 2010 to form a single academy trust, The Premier Academy Ltd. The headteacher is also the chief executive officer of the trust.

The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium is above the national average. The proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is above the national average. The chief executive officer and a separate board of directors are responsible for Eaton Mill Nursery, which is located on the same site but is inspected separately.

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