Court Lane Infant Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school.

Attainment by the end of Year 2 has been consistently high since the time of the previous inspection. Achievement in reading is a strength of the school. Shared reading in lessons has been a successful focus for development.

Pupils are well taught and, as a result, they make good progress. Lessons are typically lively and interesting and grab the pupils' interest. Pupils' writing skills are being developed strongly in Year 2 across different subjects.

Good questioning by teachers and discussion help pupils to develop their ideas and extend their vocabulary. In lessons, pupils work together well and are keen to share what they kn...ow. Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and behave very well.

They say they really enjoy coming to school and feel safe. Good leadership and management by governors, leaders and managers have ensured standards of teaching and pupils' achievement have remained good since the previous inspection. Regular checks are made on the quality of teaching to promote improvement and leaders have a clear and accurate understanding of teaching strengths and areas for improvement.

Governors have strengthened school leadership. They pose challenging questions to leaders about school improvement. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Activities provided for pupils are occasionally too easy or difficult, and when this happens the pace of learning slows and some pupils lose focus.

The role of middle leaders is not fully developed. They have not had sufficient opportunities to promote high quality teaching in lessons, for example through coaching.

Information about this school

Court Lane Infant School is larger than the average-sized school.

Most pupils are of White British heritage. The pupils are taught in 12 classes. The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs supported by school action is broadly average.

The proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is below average. The proportion of pupils supported by the pupil premium, which provides additional funding for children in the care of the local authority, pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and other groups, is well below average. Currently, the school's pupils in receipt of this support are those known to be eligible for free school meals and those from other groups.

Over the past two years, less than half of the teaching staff have worked continuously in the school. The acting headteacher has led the school since September 2013. The school is over-subscribed.

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