Isham Church of England Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. Pupils achieve outstandingly well in a wide range of subjects, including English and mathematics.

By the time they leave Year 6 their attainment is significantly above average. Children make outstanding progress from the moment they start school in Reception, and develop the skills and knowledge that they need for the next stage of their education. The headteacher's clear vision and strong sense of purpose are mirrored in the values and work of staff at all levels.

The result is a harmonious team striving to do their best for pupils. Senior leaders, subject leaders and governors are highly successful in improving the quality of t...eaching and raising standards. Governors are extremely ambitious for the school.

They make use of their own specialist skills and detailed knowledge of the school to identify where it could do better, and challenge it to do so. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional, both in and out of classrooms, and they have extremely positive attitudes to learning. Pupils get on extremely well with each other and feel very safe and secure in school.

Teaching is outstanding in all age groups. Teachers inspire pupils in their learning. They have high expectations of themselves, other staff and pupils.

The most able pupils make excellent progress overall. Just occasionally, staff do not challenge them to reach the highest levels possible in their work. Teachers take great care to ensure that the subjects they teach spark pupils' interest in learning and are highly effective in promoting their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

Pupils are encouraged to participate in a wide range of physical activities. This is reflected in their high levels of skill and their fitness and health.

Information about this school

Isham Church of England Primary is much smaller than the average-sized primary school.

Children in the early years attend one full-time Reception class. From Year 1 onwards pupils are taught in mixed-age classes. No pupils currently in the school are eligible for the pupil premium.

This is additional government funding to give extra support to disadvantaged pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals or looked after by the local authority. In 2013 and 2014, no pupils in Year 6 were supported by the pupil premium. A smaller-than-average proportion of pupils are from minority ethnic groups.

A smaller-than-average proportion speaks English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils identified as disabled or having special educational needs is well below average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6.

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