Henry Moore Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Key findings

This is a good school.

Although the curriculum and pupils' moral and social development are outstanding, the school's overall effectiveness is not outstanding because there is variability in the quality of teaching. The vast majority of parents and carers, pupils and staff are very positive about the school and its work. From starting points that are below age-related expectations, pupils make better than expected progress in the school.

Attainment in Year 6 is above national expectations. Pupils' speaking and listening, reading and number skills are developed well. Standards in reading, mathematics and writing are all above average with reading being higher than mathematics and writing respec...tively.

Improvements in English and mathematics enable a significant proportion of pupils to attain highly. Teaching quality is good. Some is outstanding in Years 5 and 6 while it is typically satisfactory in Reception.

Differences in the pace of learning result from pupils not always being active enough in their work or sufficiently challenged to ensure their needs or abilities are met fully. Progress between key stages is, therefore, uneven. Pupils' behaviour is outstanding.

Pupils have very positive attitudes to learning and manage their own behaviour in classrooms and other situations extremely well. This is confirmed by parent and pupil questionnaire responses. Attendance has consistently improved and is above average.

Leadership and management are good. The headteacher has high ambitions for pupils that are shared by all staff. Regular lesson observations by the headteacher ensure that performance management is securely in place.

The roles of middle managers in leading teaching are developing well but their impact on ensuring consistency of learning across the school is variable. Governors have a good understanding of the school's strengths and areas for development. They support the school effectively, provide constructive challenge and attend extremely well to all aspects of pupils' safety.

Information about the school

This school is more than twice as large as the average-sized primary school. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is well below the average nationally. Most pupils attending the school are of White British heritage.

The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is below the average nationally. The proportion of pupils joining or leaving the school at other than the normal times is below average. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is below average.

Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage are taught in designated Reception classes. The school meets the government's current floor standards for academic performance. The school has Artsmark Gold, Healthy Schools and Sing Up Gold awards.

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