Hayes Meadow Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school.

Pupils make good progress from Reception to Year 6 and an increasing proportion of pupils make exceptional progress, particularly in mathematics and reading. By the end of Year 6, attainment is above average, particularly at the higher levels, in both mathematics and reading. Senior leaders are bringing about improvements in teaching with determination.

Their actions to improve pupils' achievement have been particularly successful. Pupils are happy and proud of their school. They feel very safe in school.

They treat each other, and the school facilities, with respect and consideration. The school takes exceptional care of each i...ndividual, particularly those whose circumstances make them vulnerable. Pupils are provided with many memorable learning experiences.

This contributes well to their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. It is not yet an outstanding school because : There is not enough outstanding teaching. There are not enough opportunities for teachers to learn from the outstanding practice that does exist within the school.

The quality of marking in pupils' books is not always clear enough to show pupils precisely how to improve. Not all teachers give the most-able pupils work that sufficiently challenges them and enables them to reach their potential. Too few governors are involved in supporting and challenging leaders.

Information about this school

Hayes Meadow Primary School is smaller than the average sized primary school. Since the last inspection there have been significant changes to staffing. Apart from the headteacher, all members of the senior leadership team are new.

The large majority of pupils are from a White British background. The proportions of disabled pupils, those with a statement of special educational needs or those who need extra support at school action plus, are all above the national average. The proportion of pupils supported at school action is also above the national average.

The proportion of pupils supported by pupil premium funding is below the national average. The pupil premium is additional funding from the government to support the achievement of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals, looked after by the local authority or who have a parent in the armed forces. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.