Burton Green Church of England Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage are taught well and, as a result, make a good start to their learning. Between Years 1 and 6, pupils make good progress from their previous starting points.

By the end of Year 6, attainment is above average, particularly at the higher levels in writing and mathematics. Teaching is at least good, and some is outstanding, especially in the upper part of Key Stage 2. Teachers expect the best from their pupils.

They provide challenging work for all abilities, including the most able. Pupils behave well and are kept safe. They are very well mannered, caring and considerate.

They are rightl...y proud to be members of their school. The headteacher and senior leaders have created a climate for continually improving the quality of teaching and raising pupils' achievement. The headteacher inspires the school staff and pupils to develop all aspects of their lives through a highly motivating range of social, moral and spiritual activities.

The governing body knows the school well and actively supports and challenges it to improve further. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Teachers do not consistently give pupils the time to act upon the advice given from marking of their work so that their learning improves. Some subject leaders and responsibility holders are relatively new in post and they are not yet having the full impact on teaching and learning intended.

There are not enough opportunities for pupils to gain an understanding of the cultural diversity of the United Kingdom.

Information about this school

This is much smaller than the average-sized primary school. The large majority of the pupils are White British.

A small minority come from mainly Indian or White and Asian backgrounds. Very few pupils speak English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils supported by the pupil premium, which is extra government funding for particular groups, including pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and looked after children, is well below the national average.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is below average and the proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is average. The school is in the final stages of a consultation for proposed federation with All Saints C of E Primary School. There have been several changes to staffing since the previous inspection, including the appointment of a new acting headteacher in September 2013.

This is the substantive headteacher of the other school in the proposed federation, who is also a Local Leader in Education. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. The school runs a breakfast club and after-school clubs each day.