Coleshill Church of England Infant School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Since her appointment, in September 2018, the acting headteacher has quickly gained the trust and respect of staff, parents and carers alike. She has high aspirations for all pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics. Good teaching enables pupils to make strong and often rapid progress from their starting points in these subjects. Teachers' skilful questioning challenges pupils effectively, often stretching and deepening their thinking, especially in English and mathematics.

Leaders are effectively improving the quality of teaching, learning and assessment in writing, following the disapp...ointing dip in pupils' outcomes in 2018. The most able pupils achieve well. In 2018, the proportions of pupils achieving greater depth in reading, writing and mathematics were equal to, or above, the national averages.

Children get off to a great start in the early years and achieve well. Adept teaching ensures that children are well prepared for Year 1. Leaders ensure that the school makes superb provision for pupils' personal development.

Pupils' positive attitudes reflect their deep understanding of the school's Christian values and ethos. Pupils' behaviour is impeccable. Pupils conduct themselves exceptionally well throughout the school day.

Consequently, the school is a happy and calm environment. Safeguarding is effective. Pupils thrive because : they feel safe and secure.

Additional adults provide helpful support to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Sometimes, these pupils do not make as much progress as they could because tasks are not always matched closely enough to their individual needs. The assessment of pupils' learning is well developed in English and mathematics.

Leaders are working to sharpen the assessment of pupils' learning in other subjects, such as humanities and art, to improve pupils' outcomes in these subjects.

Information about this school

Coleshill Church of England Infant School is smaller than the average-sized infant school. The acting headteacher was appointed in September 2018.

The school comprises one class for Reception and two classes covering key stage 1. Most pupils are from White British backgrounds. At the time of the inspection, there were no disadvantaged pupils on roll at the school.

The proportion of pupils with SEND is below the national average for primary schools. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is below the national figure. A section 48 inspection was carried out in February 2018.