Endsleigh Holy Child VC Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Most pupils make good progress from their different starting points and reach standards in reading, writing and mathematics which are above national averages by the time they leave.

The experienced headteacher, ably supported by his deputy, sets a very clear direction for the school's work. The promotion of pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is at the heart of the school's work and relationships are strong at all levels. The governing body increasingly holds the school to account for what it achieves.

Almost all pupils have positive attitudes to learning and behave very well. Most parents hold the school in high reg...ard. Pupils enjoy school, feel safe and secure and attendance is above average.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : Teaching is not yet consistently good enough to secure outstanding progress. Marking does not always explain to pupils how to improve their work. Pupils' reading books are occasionally not at the right level to help them make best possible progress with their reading.

The Early Years Foundation Stage requires improvement so that children get a good start to their time in school. Some sessions which link letters to sounds (phonics) are not taught well enough to help children develop early reading skills quickly.

Information about this school

This is an above average-sized primary school.

The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups is below what is typical nationally. The percentage of pupils who speak English as an additional language is broadly in line with the national average. The proportion of pupils who are known to be eligible for the pupil premium (additional funding to support children looked after by the local authority and those who are eligible for free school meals) is well below the national average.

The proportions of pupils supported by school action, school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs are below average. The school meets the current floor standards, which are the government's minimum expectations for attainment and progress. There have been a number of staffing changes since the last inspection due to teachers employed by the school taking maternity leave of absence.