Longroyde Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Since the merger of the former junior and infant schools, the headteacher has provided inspirational and sensitive leadership. He has established an ethos underpinned by inclusion and high aspirations. Consequently, staff and pupils alike endeavour to achieve their best.

Senior leaders have raised the quality of teaching and assessment to improve pupils' progress in reading, writing and mathematics across all key stages. The added capacity of middle leaders is increasing the pace of improvement, particularly in reading and mathematics. Teachers plan a broad range of interesting educational experiences for pupils.

They benefit greatly from... the specialist teaching they receive in music, computing and physical education (PE). Sometimes, the most able pupils do not develop a deep enough understanding in some subjects because learning activities lack challenge. Leaders are taking steps to make sure that the quality of teaching improves further.

They know that the new approaches to the teaching of writing, for example, still need to be fully embedded across the school. Support for pupils' personal development and welfare is outstanding. Pupils' social, moral, spiritual and cultural development is a strength.

Behaviour is good and pupils feel safe. Vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress from their starting points. Teaching in early years has improved considerably.

Children, including two-year-olds, make good progress. Sometimes, children need more help when developing their ideas through outdoor play. Governors provide effective challenge and support for the headteacher.

They have a thorough knowledge of the school and are highly committed to school improvement. Pupils are proud to take on responsibilities and have a say in how things are done in the school. Their enjoyment in learning is reflected by their above-average attendance.

Safeguarding takes a very high priority. Staff ensure that pupils are kept safe. Pupils say that they feel safe and well cared for in school

Information about this school

Longroyde Primary is much larger than the average-sized primary school.

It was formed in September 2016 when Castlefield Infant School merged with Longroyde Junior School. The headteacher of the junior school became the headteacher of the primary school. The school operates from two sites.

One provides for children in early years and key stage 1. The other provides for pupils in key stage 2. The school provides before- and after-school clubs for children attending each site.

Approximately one third of pupils are disadvantaged pupils. The proportions of pupils from minority ethnic groups and those who speak English as an additional language are below national averages. The proportion of pupils with SEND is below the national average.

The proportion of pupils who have an education, health and care plan is below average. The early years provision consists of two part-time Nursery classes and two full-time Reception classes. There is also provision for a small number of two-year-old children.

There is one newly qualified teacher who joined the school in September 2018. An increasing proportion of pupils enter or leave the school at times other than those expected. A number of these pupils leave the school after a short time because of their family circumstances.