Corpus Christi RC Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Key Findings

This is a good school. The performance of staff is managed effectively; as a result, inadequate teaching has been eradicated and levels of attainment have improved.

The vast majority of lessons result in pupils' good progress. The key reasons why the school is not yet outstanding are because children's progress in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Year 1 is not as consistently brisk as that of older pupils, and although the good teaching contains elements of outstanding practice, it not outstanding overall. Pupils' good achievement results in attainment which is broadly average by the end of Year 6.

An increasing proportion of pupils are attaining standards above those expected in reading, ...writing and mathematics. This prepares pupils well for their next stage of education. Teaching is good.

Consistent strengths in teaching are the clear explanations and probing questions which guide pupils in recognising what they already know and how this will facilitate new learning. In the Early Years Foundation Stage, whilst the same good features of teaching are evident in adult-led activities, there is not a sharp enough focus on what children are required to learn in those activities planned for children to access independently. Pupils typically behave well.

They have positive attitudes to their work and are keen to investigate and learn new things. They and their parents and carers say they are confident that their school is a safe and welcoming place to learn. Leadership and management are good.

The drive to improve the quality of teaching through effective systems of self-evaluation and performance management carefully links the up-skilling of staff to the school's challenging targets for pupils' attainment. Clear points for development and the sharing of good practice have resulted in a high proportion of good teaching. Slightly less effective is the consistency of the guidance given to teachers in order to improve the impact of teaching from good to outstanding.

Information about the school

This is an average sized primary school. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is well above the national average. Most pupils are of White British heritage with very few pupils from minority ethnic groups.

The proportion of disabled pupils and of those with special educational needs is above average. The school meets the government's current floor standard, which sets the minimum expectations for students' attainment and progress. There have been a number of changes to staffing within the school since the time of the last inspection.

Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory and 4 is inadequate Please turn to the glossary for a description of the grades and inspection terms