Hoole Church of England Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school.

The clear vision of the headteacher, supported effectively by all leaders, staff and members of the governing body, ensures that leadership and management at all levels are good. Children make a good start to their learning in the early years and quickly become confident, happy learners. All groups of pupils, which include pupils from minority ethnic groups, those at an early stage of learning English and those who join the school other than at the start of the school year, make good progress in Key Stages 1 and 2.

By the end of Year 6, standards in reading, writing and mathematics for the pupils are average over time. Teaching is good. ...Pupils engage well with their teachers and show a strong determination to succeed in their academic and personal lives.

The behaviour of pupils is good and, at times, outstanding. Pupils feel safe and secure because of their good relationships with each other and their belief that, in their words, 'Adults, in our school, sort out any problems.' A wealth of experiences within the interesting curriculum gives pupils a deeper understanding of the world and promotes their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development very well.

As a result, pupils are effective young citizens of modern Britain. A culture of high ambition, welcome, care and inclusion abounds and the school motto 'let your light shine' is evident. The improvements shown to the quality of teaching and achievement since the previous inspection mean that the school is well placed to continue to improve.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : Pupils do not always have enough opportunities to extend their writing skills across a range of subjects. Pupils do not consistently apply their mathematical skills in real-life situations. The skills of middle leaders, in checking the quality of teaching and pupils' learning in all areas of the curriculum, are not fully effective.

Information about this school

The school is an above average-sized primary school. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils, those eligible for the pupil premium, is above average. The pupil premium is additional funding for those pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and those children who are looked after by the local authority.

The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups and those who speak English as an additional language has increased significantly since the previous inspection and is currently above average. There are 17 different languages spoken in the school. The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs is above average.

The proportion of pupils who join or leave the school, other than at the start of the school year, is above average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6. Early years provision in the Reception class is available full time.

Seven maternity leaves have taken place and seven new teachers have joined the school since the previous inspection in 2011. The school works in close partnership with the pre-school provider which shares the site. However, this is not managed by the school's governing body and is, therefore, subject to a separate inspection.

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