Hey-with-Zion Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Children settle down quickly in the Early Years Foundation Stage and make good progress because learning is so interesting and they are well looked after.

Pupils reach standards that are well above national averages because teaching quality is good, and sometimes outstanding. Pupils, including those who are disabled and those with special educational needs, make good progress from their broadly average starting points in Year 1. Leadership and management are good.

The leadership of the headteacher, in particular, inspires all staff in striving to achieve the best for their pupils. The behaviour and safety of pupils are good. Pupils say t...hey feel safe and an overwhelming proportion of parents agree.

Pupils' consideration and courtesy to each other and adults are a joy to see. Their social development is outstanding. This is a good and improving school where the achievement and well-being of its pupils is at the heart of the school's spiritual and moral purpose.

The exciting curriculum broadens pupils' knowledge and equips them with good skills in literacy and numeracy to prepare them well for their future. It is not yet an outstanding school because : The quality of teaching is variable in Key Stage 1. Some teaching requires improvement because it is not closely focused enough on the individual capabilities and interests of each pupil.

When explanations are unclear pupils are not sure precisely what is required from them and their interest flags. Pupils' progress in Key Stage 1 varies. School systems to identify how well pupils are doing are not followed by all staff and, consequently, a small number of pupils are not supported quickly enough to improve their progress.

Information about this school

This is larger than the average-sized primary school. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium, including pupils known to be eligible for free school meals, is below average. The number of pupils who need extra help (either at school action or school action plus or who are undergoing assessment for a statement of special educational needs) is below average.

Nearly all pupils are from White British backgrounds. A very small number are from minority ethnic backgrounds. The school exceeds the current government floor standards which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.

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