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This is an outstanding school The headteacher has driven the development of the school with determination since taking charge in 2016. She has the highest aspirations for pupils and staff. Together with a very effective senior leadership team, she has brought about rapid and highly effective improvements in every area of the school.
The governors provide very strong leadership. They are knowledgeable and dedicated. They provide the right balance of support and challenge to ensure that the quality of education is always improving.
Leaders have designed a curriculum that is vibrant and very well planned. This supports pupils' outstanding progress in a wide range... of subjects, including reading, writing, mathematics, art, science and computing. The impact of teaching over time is outstanding.
Teaching is innovative and imaginative. Consequently, pupils are keen to learn. On rare occasions when instructions are not always clear, pupils do not understand the steps they need to take to complete tasks successfully.
When this happens, pupils become more dependent on adult support. Pupils are very well cared for and feel safe. Their attendance is excellent.
They display high levels of respect towards each other and adults. Pupils have a strong sense of pride in their school community. They are confident and curious learners.
Pupils are taught to be responsible and compassionate. They play an active part in establishing a warm and inclusive atmosphere. Their personal development is outstanding.
Attainment throughout the school is exceptionally high. At the end of key stages 1 and 2, pupils routinely achieve well above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics. Actions to close the gap in performance between the most able boys and girls are having a positive impact.
Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. These pupils make the same strong progress as other pupils in the school. The early years provision is outstanding.
The early years leader is an excellent role model who sets high expectations for teaching and learning. Staff have created a stimulating learning environment in which children flourish and make substantial progress in all areas of learning.
Information about this school
The school is larger than average and caters for pupils from four to 11 years old.
There are two classes in each year group. The proportion of pupils who are supported by the pupil premium funding is below the national average. The large majority of pupils are White British.
Very few pupils speak English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils with SEND who receive additional support is lower than average. The proportion of pupils with an education, health and care plan is lower than average.
