Brown Clee CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The headteacher provides clear and determined leadership. He is well supported by staff and an effective governing body. As a result, pupils' achievement and the quality of teaching have continued to develop well since the previous inspection.

Attainment is above average by the end of Year 6 and all pupils achieve well from their different starting points. Children make a good start to their education in the Early Years Foundation Stage and, as a result, they are well prepared for Year 1. Teachers ask probing questions and make good use of teaching assistants to promote pupils' learning.

Pupils are well behaved. They are considerate towar...ds each other and take pride in their work. Pupils feel safe and are cared for well.

Attendance is above average. The school promotes pupils' health and personal development well. Pupils participate in a wide range of sporting activities with enthusiasm.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : Occasionally, work set does not provide the most appropriate challenge for pupils. Progress in writing is not as good as in reading and mathematics because pupils do not consistently check their spelling, punctuation and grammar. Sometimes, marking and feedback do not show pupils the next steps they need to take to move their learning on.

There are too few opportunities for teachers to share good practice in the school.

Information about this school

This is a smaller than average-sized primary school. Most pupils are White British.

Only a small proportion of pupils are supported by the pupil premium. The pupil premium is additional government funding allocated to the school for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is average.

The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics. The headteacher joined in September 2010, following the last inspection. There have been changes of staff, including senior leaders, since the previous inspection.

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