Bexton Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The headteacher and deputy headteacher lead the school with passion and determination.

They have developed a culture where only the best is good enough. Staff morale is high. Senior leaders' resolute focus on tackling the dip in pupils' achievements in key stage 2 since the previous inspection has proved successful.

Pupils' progress is good. Teachers know their pupils well and have good subject knowledge. By the end of Year 6 pupils generally make good progress in their learning from starting points above those typical for their age The teaching of phonics in the early years and key stage 1 is a significant strength.

The curricul...um ensures that pupils develop their skills and knowledge in a wide range of subjects. It is increasingly well adapted to diminish the difference in outcomes between boys and girls. However, differences remain in some year groups.

Leaders are aware that teachers need to move learning on quickly once concepts have been grasped, particularly for those pupils working below the level expected for their age. At times, pupils' independence skills are not fully promoted. A warm welcome greets everyone at Bexton.

Pupils are friendly and display a high level of care and respect towards each other, adults and visitors. Parents hold highly-positive views of the education and care provided. Pupils work hard and take a great pride in their achievements.

Pupils feel safe and valued. They enjoy school and their behaviour is exemplary. Children make an excellent start to school life in the early years.

They enjoy learning in this safe, stimulating environment. The proportion of children achieving a good level of development in the early years is above the national figure and continues to rise. Governors share the senior leaders' high aspirations for pupils and hold leaders to account effectively.

They visit school regularly. The emotional needs of pupils who attend the resourced provision are met well. However, expectations of what pupils can achieve educationally and personally are not high enough.

Sometimes the work set for pupils, particularly those working below the level set for their age, does not meet their needs well enough.

Information about this school

The school is much larger than the average-size primary school. Since the previous inspection the number on roll has risen significantly as the school now provides nursery provision for two and three year olds.

Children attend the Nursery classes part time. Timings of sessions are flexible. There are two Reception classes which the children attend full time.

Not all children who attend Nursery gain a place in the over-subscribed Reception classes. The school has a specially resourced provision for pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities. This comprises of a small class for seven pupils with complex learning needs.

Pupils are educated both within their base and sometimes in the mainstream classes. Most pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils in the school is low.

The proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is lower than average. The proportion of pupils with a statement of special educational needs or an education, and health care plan is high. Since the previous inspection, the school has experienced a number of staffing changes.

The current headteacher and deputy headteacher took up their posts in January 2016. The SENCo and leader of the early years have also joined the staff. Nearly half of the staff have joined the school since the previous inspection.

The chair of governors and vice chair of governors have been appointed to their roles since the previous inspection. The school provides a breakfast and- after school club for its pupils. It also provides holiday clubs for pupils.

The school receives support from headteacher of Boughton Heath Academy who is a national leader of education. Bexton Primary School is a member of the Knutsford cluster of schools. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6.