Hayton CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school.

Hayton CofE Primary School provides exceptionally rich and varied learning experiences for all its pupils. The school is deeply embedded in the life of the local community, which in turn, contributes in many ways to the success of all. Children arrive in the early years with skills that are broadly typical for their age.

They receive a firm foundation to learning, through a varied and stimulating indoor and outdoor environment, with good teaching. Their progress builds through Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, so that by the end of Year 6, pupils reach high levels of attainment. Pupils are very well supported by highly skilled staff s...o that the disabled and those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils rapidly catch up with their peers.

The curriculum is a significant strength in bringing about successful learning in many subjects, promoting excellent attitudes to learning. The school is well prepared to meet the requirements of the new National Curriculum. The outstanding provision for pupils' social, moral, spiritual and cultural development is a key factor in school life, with the '8 secrets of success' underpinning all teaching and learning.

Teaching is outstanding, because all teachers know their subjects very well, and communicate this knowledge to pupils in ways that make learning a stimulating experience. Middle leaders are playing an increasing part in ensuring that the high quality of teaching is maintained. Pupils' behaviour is outstanding; they show great care and respect for one another, and demonstrate mature and responsible attitudes from the earliest ages.

As a result, all pupils feel very safe. Leadership and management are outstanding. The inspirational headteacher has secured improved teaching and achievement.

Standards are high in all areas of the school life. Staff, pupils and governors are inspired by her example to strive for further improvement. Governors make sure all the statutory requirements for keeping children safe are met.

Although some of the information provided for governors is not easy to follow, it does not prevent them knowing the school well. They are welcome and frequent visitors.

Information about this school

The school is smaller in size than most other primary schools.

Nearly all pupils are from White British backgrounds, with a very small proportion from minority ethnic backgrounds. The proportion of pupils supported through school action is above average. The proportion supported through school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is below average.

The proportion of disadvantaged pupils known to be eligible for pupil premium funding is well below the national average. The pupil premium is additional funding for those pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals and those children who are looked after by the local authority. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils' progress in English and mathematics.