Crowle Primary Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Main findings

This school provides its pupils with a good quality education. Significant strengths include the Early Years Foundation Stage, pupils' contribution to their school and local community and their understanding of how to live healthy lifestyles.

From levels mostly well below those typical for their age on entry to Nursery, children achieve outstandingly well and usually attain the goals expected nationally for their age by the end of the Reception Year. By the end of Year 6, pupils achieve well from their starting points and attain average levels in English and mathematics. Pupils throughout the school have yet to fully benefit from the first-rate learning that now takes place in the Early Years Foundati...on Stage.

This is because the improvements have been made since the last inspection and have not had sufficient time for older pupils to benefit. F is for fun and excitement R is for respect and responsibility I is for independence and inspiration E is for everyone being treated equally N is for new challenges that we meet every day D is for developing our talents and doing our best S is for solutions and sharing The motto as set out above guides the school's work. It is seen in practice in the good quality curriculum which promotes equality, enjoyment, responsibility and challenge.

Similarly, in the good teaching which encapsulates collaborative work and develops the talents of individuals. Even so, a few aspects of teaching and learning are not as strong as the majority and this limits the quality of teaching to good overall. Underpinning the motto is the well-focused support for pupils' welfare and well-being which greatly encourages pupils' good personal development, mutual respect and the courtesy.

One parent described the school as, 'one huge family'. Since the last inspection the school has made good improvement: by Year 6, boys and girls achieve equally well and in information and communication technology (ICT) they attain the expected levels for their ages. Leaders and managers evaluate the school's work rigorously.

Key strengths are built upon and the school identifies appropriate aspects for improvement. Action plans are of good quality; implementation is rigorous and mostly fully monitored. Together with a good team spirit and high expectations this indicates a good capacity for the school to sustain improvement.

Information about the school

This is an average-sized school of its type which serves the immediate area and a local village. Nearly all pupils are White British. A smaller-than-average proportion of pupils has special educational needs and/or disabilities.

As is the proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals. However, both of these proportions vary greatly between year groups. The school offers extended services through a breakfast club and flexible nursery places.

Since the last inspection a new deputy headteacher has been appointed. The school holds a wide range of external accreditations. A Sure Start Children's Centre is attached to the school, although it is subject to a separate inspection.

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