Christleton Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. Pupils thrive both personally and academically in this happy and caring school. Pupils make outstanding progress throughout the school.

By the end of Year 6 they reach standards which are well-above average. The proportions of pupils reaching the higher level in reading and writing are well-above average. They are above average in mathematics but not yet as high as that in reading and writing.

The Early Years Foundation Stage provides an excellent start to school life; as a result children are already highly motivated learners by the time they join Year 1. The quality of teaching has continued to improve and is now outstanding. T...eachers know pupils exceptionally well and set them challenging work which is precisely at the right level of difficulty.

The school's lively, rich curriculum engages pupils' interests fully and they are often seen to be deeply absorbed in their learning activities in lessons. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are considerate, friendly and polite.

They feel very safe and secure in the school. Parents express great confidence in the care the school provides for their children. Pupils' pride in their work is evident in their exceptionally neat and well-presented books.

The school has improved continuously since the previous inspection. Staff morale is high and everyone shares the headteacher's high expectations and ambitions for the pupils and the school. Very effective senior and middle leaders drive forward the school's programme of ongoing improvements.

All school leaders make regular checks on teaching, providing excellent guidance and practical advice; this has helped to raise the quality of teaching from good to outstanding. Governors know the school well and are actively involved in all aspects of the school's life. They keep a careful check on how well pupils are doing in both their academic achievements and their personal development.

Information about this school

The school is similar in size to most other primary schools. Most pupils are White British. Very few pupils are at an early stage of learning to speak English as an additional language.

The proportion of pupils supported through school action is below average. A well-below average proportion of pupils is supported at school action plus or has a statement of special educational needs. The proportion of pupils eligible for support through pupil premium funding is well-below average.

This additional funding is provided for those pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals and those children who are looked after by the local authority. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics. The school is a member of the local Cheshire East Network of Schools.

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