Malvern Parish CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Pupils' attainment has been consistently high in English and mathematics.

Achievement has improved since the previous inspection. All groups of pupils, including disabled pupils and those with special educational needs, make good progress, in response to good teaching. Teaching has also improved.

Teachers use resources well, plan tasks to help pupils learn independently and collaboratively, and use teaching assistants effectively to support the learning needs of individual pupils. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary and they are very eager to learn. Attendance is high.

Pupils greatly enjoy lessons and other school activities, feel ver...y safe in school and enthusiastically take on responsibility. Leaders evaluate the school's performance accurately and have successfully addressed issues from the previous inspection. Senior leaders check the quality of teaching and learning rigorously and plan appropriate support for staff.

Staff systematically assess pupils' progress and give extra support to any pupils in danger of underachieving. Governors are very active in the school, knowledgeable, supportive and confident in holding it to account. They share the headteacher's determination to move the school on.

They insist on a high level of accountability to ensure that pupils achieve well. It is not yet an outstanding school because : There is not enough outstanding teaching to produce excellent achievement. In a few lessons, a slow pace and limited expectations mean that pupils do not reach their potential.

Pupils' attainment in writing is weaker than in reading, particularly for more able pupils, because they do not write enough in subjects other than English. The quality of feedback given to pupils about their progress, including the marking of books, is inconsistent. Pupils are not always told how well they have done, whether their targets have been met and what they need to do to improve.

Information about this school

The school is a smaller-than-average primary school in which the great majority of pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium in this school, mainly those known to be eligible for free school meals, is less than half the national average. The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs who are supported at school action is very low, but the proportion of pupils supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is close to average.

The school meets the current floor standards, which set the government's minimum expectations for attainment and progress. There have been several changes to the teaching staff in the last year. The school holds the International Schools award.