Leyland Methodist Infant School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school.

Pupils make rapid progress and achieve exceptionally well in reading, writing and mathematics with outcomes high compared with national averages. Much of the teaching is outstanding and none less than good. Teachers plan work and activities that get the very best out of the pupils.

While steps have already been taken to improve further the teaching of letters and sounds (phonics), teaching is not yet consistently outstanding in this aspect of English. Children get off to an excellent start in the Reception classes, quickly becoming confident learners. However, the high quality of learning experiences provided for children in clas...srooms are not as consistently strong in the outside area.

Pupils' outstanding behaviour is supported by excellent provision for their spiritual, moral social and cultural development. Pupils feel extremely safe in school and get on very well together. Parents think highly about the school and are very much involved in supporting their children's learning.

Pupils' attendance is well above the national average. The headteacher with the strong support of other leaders and managers leads the school exceptionally well. She has had a highly positive impact on the quality of teaching and levels of pupils' achievement at the school.

The strengths identified at the time of the previous inspection have been maintained and built on. The governing body provides highly effective support and challenge to the school.

Information about this school

This infant school is slightly smaller than an average-sized primary school.

The proportion of pupils supported through school action is well below average. The proportion of pupils supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is well below average. Almost all pupils are of White British heritage.

The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for pupil premium funding is well below average. The pupil premium is additional funding for those pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals, children from service families and those children who are looked after by the local authority. The school has achieved many external awards including the Primary Quality Mark in Extended Service provision.

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