Headley Park Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school.

Leadership from the headteacher, senior leaders and governors is excellent. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection and leaders have a very clear vision for continued improvement, which is shared by everyone involved with the school. Pupils make rapid progress in all year groups and by the end of Year 6 their attainment in English and mathematics is well above the national average.

All groups of pupils make outstanding progress due to the very well planned curriculum focusing on the needs of each child. Teaching is never less than good and much is outstanding. Teachers are enthusiastic about learning a...nd encourage pupils to do their very best.

Pupils are given outstanding guidance on how they can improve their work. They are given time to respond to the guidance during lessons. Pupils are very well supported by additional adults in lessons.

Pupils are extremely articulate, polite and confident. They are proud of their school and are very keen to progress in their learning. The curriculum provides a wide range of rich opportunities for learning and very successfully promotes pupils' spiritual, moral, cultural and social development, ensuring that pupils are very well prepared for the next stage in their education.

Behaviour is excellent across the school because of the consistent approach to behaviour management and the mutual respect that exists between pupils and adults. Bullying is very rare in school. Children feel safe and know who to turn to if they are worried or concerned.

A very large majority of parents are pleased with the school. Nearly all parents would recommend this school to others. The school's systems for ensuring that teachers always deliver high quality lessons are very robust.

The proportion of high quality teaching has increased since the previous inspection. The school provides excellent professional development for all staff. Governors challenge the headteacher effectively to ensure that pupils make rapid progress, teaching is excellent and resources are deployed effectively.

Information about this school

Headley Park is an above average-sized primary school. Almost all pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils supported through the pupil premium (additional money provided by the government for pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals, are in the care of the local authority or who have parents in the armed services) is lower than that found in most other schools.

The proportion of pupils who are disabled or who have special educational needs supported at school action is lower than average. The proportion of pupils who need extra help and are supported at school action plus, or have a statement of special educational needs, is slightly lower than most other schools. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.

The headteacher is a Local Leader in Education and the chair of governors is a National Leader of Governance. Both give support and advice to other schools in the area. The school has recently been awarded the Eco-Schools' Green Flag Award.