Leigh Academy Langley Park

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Since the school opened, leaders have demonstrated a resolute determination to provide the very best educational experiences for pupils.

The principal is held in extremely high regard by parents, staff and pupils. Her vision is shared and understood widely. Leigh Academies Trust provides high-quality support for the school.

Governance of the school is strong. Safeguarding is a strength of the school. Leaders and staff know pupils well and are highly alert to their needs.

Pupils behave very well. They have respectful relationships with each other and with staff. They are keen learners who want to find out more.

Pupils wit...h special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress because they are supported well. The specially resourced provision for pupils with (SEND) delivers outstanding provision. A higher-than-average proportion of pupils attain the expected standard in the Year 1 phonics test.

Nonetheless, leaders recognise that pupils' love of reading could be capitalised on even further. Pupils achieve above-average outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics at the end of key stage 1. The most able pupils do not always achieve the standards of which they are capable because : teachers' expectations are not consistently high.

The curriculum provides pupils with many opportunities to learn across a range of subjects. However, the teaching and assessment of subjects other than English and mathematics remains a priority so that pupils' progress can be measured more precisely. Teaching overall is good.

Teachers and support staff appreciate the opportunities that leaders give them to improve their practice. However, not all teaching routinely matches pupils' needs. Additional funding for the small number of disadvantaged pupils is used effectively.

This group of pupils make strong progress. The vast majority of parents say that their children are happy, safe and thriving. Children get off to an outstanding start in the early years because of the high-quality care and provision that they receive.

They settle into school happily and form positive relationships with staff.

Information about this school

The school opened in September 2016. It currently has a Nursery, two classes in Reception, in Year 1 and in Year 2.

There is one Year 3 and one Year 4 class. The number of pupils on roll has increased significantly since the school opened. The school is a sponsored academy and is part of the Leigh Academies Trust.

The school is governed by an academies board which has delegated responsibilities from the trust. The school also has a development group, which works closely with the academies board. The proportion of pupils who are eligible for pupil premium funding is below the national average for primary schools.

The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is below the national average. The proportion of pupils with SEND is broadly average. The school has a specially resourced provision which offers 15 places for pupils, specifically those pupils with autism spectrum disorders who are between the ages of four and 11.

Currently nine pupils attend the provision. Most pupils are White British. The school runs a breakfast and after-school club.