Knightwood Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. The whole school community works continuously to provide the very best education for pupils.

The headteacher, deputy headteacher and other senior leaders guide this work exceptionally well and the school has improved considerably since its previous inspection. Procedures for reviewing the impact that teaching has on pupils' progress and acting on the information to bring about improvement are outstanding. Leaders and governors have an excellent knowledge of the quality of teaching.

The work of the 'Impact Teams', which support, develop and improve teaching across the school, is outstanding. The school is exceptionally well placed... to maintain its high-quality education. Teaching is outstanding.

Skilled staff inspire pupils to do their very best. The support for pupils who find learning difficult is excellent. The early years is outstanding.

Children's excellent progress ensures they are very well prepared for Year 1. In Years 1 to 6, pupils make excellent progress. By the end of Year 6, their attainment in reading, writing and mathematics is consistently well above average.

Pupils are very well prepared for their future education. The curriculum for each year group is extremely effective in supporting pupils' progress. Extra activities before or after school and at lunchtimes, especially those for sport, enhance pupils' achievements and enjoyment very well.

Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development are promoted exceptionally well. Pupils have an excellent understanding of the importance of British values such as democracy, tolerance and fairness. In lessons, around the school and at playtimes pupils' behaviour is outstanding.

Their commitment to learning and work ethic are excellent. Safeguarding is given high priority. Pupils feel very safe and secure in school.

Relationships with staff and between pupils are excellent. The school is a very happy and productive place. Parents and carers are involved in school life especially well.

They provide very good support for the work pupils do at home. The governing body fulfils its role exceptionally well. Relationships between governors and staff are outstanding.

Governors' very good knowledge of the staff's work, including the quality of teaching and learning, is due to the rigorous reviews they carry out.

Information about this school

Knightwood is a larger than average-sized primary school with two classes in each year group. Children attend the Reception classes on a full-time basis.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs is well below the national average. A small minority of pupils are from minority ethnic backgrounds. Few speak English as an additional language.

The proportion of disadvantaged pupils eligible for the pupil premium funding is low (fewer than five in most year groups) compared to the national average. In this school, this additional funding is to provide extra support for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals. Leaders and staff work closely with other schools in monitoring and improvement work, for example in checking the accuracy of pupils' assessment.

Governors provide a before-school club for pupils. A considerable number of extra clubs are provided for pupils both before and after school and at lunchtimes, including for supporting homework, reading and physical education and sport. The school meets the government's floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.

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