Lutley Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The headteacher and senior leaders are a strong and determined team. They are ambitious for all pupils and communicate this clearly to staff. Leaders and governors have an accurate understanding of what the school does well and what needs further improvement.

Leaders' plans focus on the right priorities. Professional development sits at the heart of the school's work. Leaders have created a climate where staff regularly reflect on their practice and are keen to learn.

As a result, the quality of teaching is good. The provision for pupils' personal development and welfare is outstanding. Pupils have a strong understanding of their rights a...nd responsibilities.

They are very well prepared for the next stage in their education. Teachers plan interesting lessons that motivate pupils to learn. As a result, current pupils make good progress in English and mathematics.

Activities sometimes lack challenge for the most able pupils. Leaders make frequent checks on pupils' progress. They work closely with staff to ensure that pupils who are at risk of falling behind receive the support they need to catch up.

Pupils enjoy school and attend regularly. Staff value pupils' efforts. Positive relationships encourage pupils to try hard and not worry about making mistakes.

There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere throughout the school. Pupils have very positive attitudes to learning and behave well. Children in the early years make good progress.

They develop into confident and enthusiastic learners who are ready for the challenges of Year 1. Pupils' comprehension skills are improving but they do not have enough opportunities to deepen their reading skills and to develop a love of reading. Although the curriculum is broad, subjects such as history and geography are not taught in sufficient depth.

Leaders make regular checks on teaching. However, they do not evaluate sharply enough the impact of teaching and school improvement actions on pupils' learning. Governors and members of the trust are only just starting to hold leaders to account more thoroughly for the quality of teaching and pupils' outcomes.

They do not make regular enough checks on the use of the pupil premium and sports premium funding.

Information about this school

Lutley Primary School is larger than the average-sized primary school. The school is part of the Hales Valley Trust, which comprises five primary schools.

The school is governed by the board of trustees. There is a local governing committee that has delegated responsibility for aspects of the school's work, for example the curriculum. When Ofsted last inspected the predecessor school, it judged it as 'outstanding'.

A high proportion of pupils are from White British backgrounds. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is below the national average. The proportion of pupils with SEND is below the national average.

The number of pupils with education, health and care plans is also below the national average. There are three classes in each year group from the Reception Year to Year 6. The school runs a before- and after-school club.

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