Brant Broughton Church of England and Methodist Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Since the last inspection, significant staff changes have resulted in some weak teaching. Leaders and governors have now secured stronger teaching, which is driving up standards. Pupils behave well.

They are respectful of adults and each other. Staff apply the school's behaviour policy consistently. The school's well-balanced curriculum provides pupils with opportunities to make links across subjects when appropriate.

Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils are supported well and make strong progress. Subject leaders are determined to improve t...heir areas of responsibility.

Some are still developing their understanding of how to establish consistency and check improvements. Due to weaker teaching in the past, some pupils have not made as much progress as they should. Historically, too few pupils have achieved at the higher standard.

Some pupils are disadvantaged by persistent absence from school. Leaders and governors have established a culture where 'safeguarding pupils is for everyone'. Staff know to whom to report concerns and know how to spot signs of abuse.

Teachers develop pupils' learning skilfully by effective demonstration and questioning. They are keen to provide pupils with stimulating experiences which enhance learning. Staff in the early years have a good understanding of what children can and cannot do.

They use questioning and prompts effectively to develop learning. Pupils have a good understanding of British values. Teachers promote their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development well.

Leaders have not coordinated the approach to teaching phonics, writing and mathematics. Occasionally, teachers do not develop pupils' knowledge and skills effectively, including in the early years. Teachers do not always address common mistakes.

Their expectations of pupils' presentation and handwriting are not always high enough.

Information about this school

This school is smaller than the average-sized primary school. This is a Church of England/Methodist school.

The last section 48 inspection was carried out in December 2015. The headteacher has been in post since January 2016. There has been considerable change in staffing since that time.

The proportion of pupils with SEND is well below the national average. However, it is increasing. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is well below the national average.

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