Clifford Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school.

The majority of pupils make good progress and learn well in many subjects. Progress has improved since the previous inspection, and attainment at the end of Key Stage 2 is now above average. Children achieve well in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

They grow in confidence so they are well prepared for later years. Teaching and learning are good across the school. Teaching is occasionally outstanding.

Teachers convey warmth and high expectations of pupils' work and behaviour, and provide well-planned, interesting lessons that enable pupils to learn well. Pupils have pride in their school, enjoy lessons and know their views are v...alued. They feel safe because they place great trust in staff and respond well to the supportive atmosphere.

The headteacher leads the school purposefully and is fully supported by staff. Leaders and managers make very good use of the expertise available through partnerships with other local schools to bring about improvements. The well-informed governing body keeps a close eye on the school's performance and holds it to account effectively.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : In some lessons, teachers talk to the whole class for too long so pupils begin to lose concentration and progress is slowed. In some lessons, pupils do not have enough opportunities to talk to each other as 'talking partners' or in small groups to develop their own ideas and reinforce their learning.

Information about this school

This rural school is smaller than the average primary school, and year groups are sometimes very small.

The number of pupils in the school has increased since the previous inspection. No pupils speak English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium is very small compared with the national average.

The proportion of pupils supported through school action is much smaller than the national average. The proportion who are supported through school action plus or have a statement of special educational needs is above average. Their needs include difficulties with reading and various medical conditions.

Pupils are taught in four groups: Reception; Years 1 and 2; Years 3 and 4; and Years 5 and 6. The school has informal partnerships with other local schools. The school meets the current government floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.

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