Greatworth Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school This rapidly improving school is well led. The headteacher is determined that all pupils will achieve to the best of their ability.

Leaders have brought about sustained improvements in teaching, learning and assessment. The governing body has challenged the headteacher to ensure that pupils make good progress and are ready for the next stage of their education. Governors have also supported the headteacher effectively.

They provided her with the time she needed to ensure that the changes made are fully implemented. Leaders do not ensure that the school's website is kept up to date. Teaching is good.

Teachers know the pupils' stre...ngths and weaknesses very well. They plan interesting activities that make learning enjoyable. The school's curriculum enables pupils to develop a wide range of skills.

A high proportion of pupils learn to play a musical instrument and all pupils leave the school in Year 6 able to swim. Most pupils enjoy coming to school. A large majority of parents and carers feel that their children are happy here and would recommend the school to others.

The teaching of reading is a strength. A high proportion of pupils greatly enjoy reading. The teaching of writing is good and improving.

The teaching of mathematics is good but teachers' subject knowledge is not as strong as it is in reading and writing. This means that levels of challenge are sometimes not high enough, particularly for the most able pupils. Pupils' behaviour is good, both in and out of class.

Some younger pupils recognise that there is room for improvement during breaktimes. Many pupils appreciate the good relationships they have with other pupils. Pupils are making good academic progress.

They are on track to achieve standards in line with pupils nationally. Good teaching in the early years means that children are well prepared for Year 1. Transition in and out of the Reception Year is smooth.

Information about this school

This school is much smaller than the average-sized primary school. The proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is above average. All of pupils are from White British backgrounds.

The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is much lower than average. Currently no pupil receives free school meals. The headteacher took up her post in September 2016.

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