Gayton Junior School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Pupils achieve well as they move through the school, especially in their reading. Standards are above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics.

Teaching is good overall. Staff have strong working relationships with the pupils and give them lots of praise for their efforts. Leaders and governors have taken effective action to promote a rise in standards and better teaching, particularly in the last two years.

Teamwork among staff is good. Pupils' behaviour is consistently good and they have positive attitudes to their learning. Many are mature and sensible young people for their age.

Pupils have a good understanding ...of how to stay safe in and around school. Most pupils are well motivated to work for different badges which are awarded for their effort in their school work and their homework. It is not yet an outstanding school because : There is some variation in the quality of teaching.

Occasionally, the work set is not challenging enough for all pupils. Staff do not always use questions well enough to check pupils' understanding or involve them in discussions and practical activities. Senior staff and subject leaders do not check what pupils are learning rigorously enough to ensure progress is always good or better.

Information about this school

This is a larger than average-sized junior school. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium is just below the national average. This provides additional funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals, those in care and those with a parent in the armed services.

There are, currently, no families in the armed services. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs identified at school action is slightly above average. The proportion of pupils supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is close to average.

Approximately 60% of pupils are from minority ethnic groups, often of Indian heritage. About a quarter of pupils speak English as an additional language. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in English and mathematics.