Elston Hall Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school.

Teachers are relentless in their drive to support pupils in making the best progress they can. As a result, pupils' achievement is outstanding. Pupils make outstanding progress in developing their reading, writing and mathematical skills in all year groups.

Their attainment by the end of Year 6 is well above average. Teaching is outstanding because teachers and teaching assistants skilfully develop pupils' skills, knowledge and understanding in a wide range of subjects. They have very high expectations of how quickly pupils can learn and how high they can achieve.

Provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage is outstand...ing. Children develop excellent learning habits as a result of the high-quality teaching they receive. Pupils feel very safe in school and talk about how their school ensures they are safe at all times.

Pupils' behaviour is outstanding, demonstrating excellent attitudes to their learning. Such attitudes contribute very well to their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. The headteacher has created a culture in the school which inspires all staff to do the very best they can for the pupils.

School leaders are constantly seeking ways to further improve teaching and pupils' achievement. As a result, leadership and management are outstanding. Governors have a highly accurate understanding of the quality of teaching and how well pupils achieve.

They challenge and support school leaders well.

Information about this school

Elston Hall is much larger than the average-sized primary school. The Early Years Foundation Stage is made up of two Nursery classes, with 80 children attending part time, and three full-time Reception classes.

The majority of pupils are White British. Other pupils are mostly of Caribbean or Indian heritage. Around 40% of pupils are eligible for the pupil premium.

This is above the national average. The pupil premium is additional funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and those looked after by the local authority. At 20%, the proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs, is above the national average.

The school meets the government's current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. The school manages a before and after-school childcare facility. The executive headteacher and leadership team are supporting another local school.