Five Lanes Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Pupils' achievement is good. The vast majority make good progress, often from low starting points.

Standards reached in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6 are broadly average and sometimes above the national average. The majority of children join Nursery and Reception classes with knowledge and skills below those expected for their age. The good range of enjoyable and engaging activities offered ensure that children join Year 1 having made good progress towards developing early reading, writing and mathematical skills.

Teaching is nearly always good, with examples of outstanding practice. As a result, pupils enjoy lear...ning and make good progress, as demonstrated by the good quality of work seen in their books. The school's mission statement, 'Aiming high', is reflected in pupils' good behaviour.

The caring attitudes they show towards each other and the adults who work with them are often commented on by visitors. Their good attitudes to learning help them to make good progress and achieve well in the classroom. This good level of behaviour is also mirrored outside the classroom.

Through provision of, for example, road safety training, pupils learn how to keep safe both inside and outside school. The headteacher and senior leaders work closely with the governing body. This partnership has helped sustain and build upon the school's good performance which has raised both the quality of teaching and pupils' achievement since the previous inspection.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : Key Stage 2 pupils achieve less well in writing than reading and mathematics because there are too few opportunities for them to increase their vocabulary and improve their skills when writing imaginatively. Teachers' marking and feedback do not consistently give pupils sufficient guidance on how to identify the next steps needed to improve the quality and presentation of their work.

Information about this school

The school is larger than average-sized primary schools.

The vast majority of pupils who attend come from families of White British heritage, with a small number from other ethnic groups. A slightly lower than average proportion of pupils is eligible for the pupil premium, which provides additional funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and those in the care of the local authority. The proportion of pupils with special educational needs supported through school action is lower than the national average.

The proportion of pupils supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is higher than the national average. Last year the school failed to meet the government's current floor standards which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. The school has gained healthy school accreditation.