Benfield Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The effective leadership of the head of school, supported by the executive headteacher, has brought about significant improvements since the previous inspection.

Consequently, teaching has improved and standards have risen. The quality of teaching is consistently good. Teachers provide well-structured and interesting lessons.

Pupils' achievement is in line with the national average at the end of Year 6 and above the national average at the end of Year 2. Disadvantaged pupils achieve well and make good progress. Pupils who have special educational needs or disability get the extra help they need from teachers and support staff.

Th...ese pupils make good progress. Pupils are proud of the school and take pride in their work. They are respectful of adults and each other.

They move around the school well and feel safe. A well-planned curriculum provides exciting topics with equal opportunities for all. Parents are supportive of the school and leaders.

They would unreservedly recommend the school to others. Governors are highly effective and know the school well. They hold leaders to account and provide support when needed.

Provision in early years is improving rapidly and the children are making good progress from their starting points. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Middle Leaders do not always evaluate assessment information deeply enough in order to challenge effectively how well pupils are learning. Learning is not always adapted to meet the needs of the pupils or ensure that the most able are attaining a high enough standard.

Levels of attendance, although rising, do not yet meet national expectations. Ofsted_Logo_Black_RGB

Information about this school

This school is an average-sized primary school. There have been no changes to leadership since the previous inspection.

Pupils are taught in single-year age classes. These are set for some subjects. There is a breakfast club and an after-school club run by the governing body.

The proportion of pupils eligible for support through the pupil premium (additional government funding for pupils who are eligible for free school meals or who are looked after by the local authority) is above the national average. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs or disability is in line with the national average. The proportion of pupils with a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan is above the national average.

The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups is broadly in line with the national average. The school exceeds the government's current floor standards, which set out the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in English and mathematics by the end of Year 6. The executive headteacher is a local leader of education and supports other schools in the locality.

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