King Charles Church of England Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Pupils' achievement has improved markedly since the previous inspection.

In all years and for all groups, pupils' progress is good and accelerating. Teaching is good overall, with a growing proportion that is outstanding. When the best learning occurs, teachers use their expert subject knowledge to motivate and inspire pupils, who rise to the challenges set.

High-quality written and verbal feedback to pupils is helping their learning progress rapidly. Well-trained and motivated teaching assistants support groups, or pupils who need extra help in lessons, exceptionally well. Children in the Nursery and Reception classes receive exceptiona...l-quality support and care from adults.

Behaviour and pupils' attitudes to learning are outstanding. This contributes significantly to their rapidly improving academic and personal achievements. The headteacher shows exceptional leadership.

Her tireless dedication ensures that all in the school know exactly what is expected of them and how they can, and do, contribute to the drive for improvement. Senior leaders apply high-quality strategies to check on teaching and pupils' progress. This accounts for the rapid improvement to whole- school effectiveness.

Parents and carers, staff and pupils are universally positive about the school and are greatly appreciative of the improvements that have been made. Governors, with the full backing of the staff, have created a culture which promotes excellence and a commitment to continued improvements. The range and quality of activities available stimulate pupils' enjoyment of learning exceptionally well.

All adults use their extensive knowledge of pupils' needs to keep them extremely safe. It is not yet an outstanding school because : While gaps in achievement between groups of pupils are closing rapidly, some remain. A small minority of teaching still requires improvement.

Information about this school

King Charles is a larger than average-sized primary school in Falmouth. Most pupils are of White British heritage. Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) are taught in a Nursery and two Reception classes.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported at school action is below average. The proportion supported at school action plus, or with a statement of special educational needs, is well below average. The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium funding is average.

This is additional government funding provided to schools to support pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals or those in local authority care. The school manages a breakfast and after-school club. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.