Brimington Junior School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school.

All groups of pupils achieve well and make good progress. Pupils' attainment in national tests at the end of Year 6 has improved significantly in the last two years and is above the national average. Teaching is good.

Most teaching is demanding and exciting and gets the best out of all pupils. Pupils' reading skills are very good. The school is successfully closing the gaps in performance between the attainment of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and other pupils.

Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make progress that is as good as others in the school because of the good support they receiv...e. Pupils' behaviour in lessons and around the school is good. They show positive attitudes to learning and have many opportunities to take on responsibility.

Pupils have no concerns about bullying and know exactly what to do to prevent it from occurring. They feel safe in school and say that their teachers give them confidence. The headteacher, his senior team and all the staff and governors have a clear vision for their school.

They are committed to ensuring that pupils reach the highest standards possible and benefit from a broad and stimulating education. The governors are well informed about the school and share the ambitions of school leaders to ensure all pupils achieve the best they can. It is not yet an outstanding school because : The proportion of outstanding teaching is not yet high enough and there is a small minority of teaching that requires improvement.

The questions teachers put to pupils in class are not always sharp enough to probe and extend their learning. Subject leaders have not drawn up precise action plans which indicate how they will accurately measure the attainment and progress of pupils in their subjects.

Information about this school

This is a larger than average-sized junior school.

Most pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is very small. The proportion of pupils supported through the pupil premium (additional funding from the government for some groups of pupils, including those known to be eligible for free school meals, those in the care of the local authority and other groups) is slightly above average.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is below average. The proportion of pupils supported at school action plus, or with a statement of special educational needs is slightly above average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' progress and attainment.