Comberbach Nursery and Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Comberbach is now a thriving school and has changed considerably since the previous inspection. The exceptional leadership of the headteacher and determination of the governing body have turned around this school in a relatively short period of time. The school has rebuilt its relationship with parents and now the vast majority are supportive of the school and recognise the improvements made to the quality of their children's education.

Rapid improvements in achievement now mean that pupils make at least good progress. The strong leadership and provision for pupils who have special educational needs or disability ensures these pupils flourish. Lea...ders have embraced new ways to assess pupils and are rigorous in the way they track the progress of all groups of pupils.

Pupils rise to teachers' high expectations and benefit from the consistently good teaching they receive throughout the school. Behaviour is good and pupils conduct themselves well around the school. They are very caring and considerate towards each other.

Pupils enjoy school and feel very safe; parents agree. The leadership and teaching in early years is strong and as a result children make good progress and grow in confidence in a safe and stimulating environment. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Occasionally chances are missed to provide learning opportunities to extend the most able pupils further.

Pupils' progress in subjects other than English and mathematics is not assessed as effectively as it could be. Senior leaders have not fully developed the skills and accountability of the curriculum leaders in subjects other than English and mathematics. Full report

Information about this school

This school is smaller than the average-sized primary school.

The vast majority of pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils supported by pupil premium is below the national average. The pupil premium is additional funding for pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals and those children who are looked after by the local authority.

The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs or disability is below the national average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which are the minimum expectation for pupils' attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6. The school runs a breakfast club and an after-school club.