Manor Church of England Infant School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Pupils' achievement in reading and writing is good. By the time they leave school in Year 2 the pupils' attainment is above national average in literacy and in line in mathematics.

Teaching is generally good which enables pupils to achieve well and ensures they are effectively prepared for their next stage in education. The behaviour of the pupils around school is good. They feel well looked after and cared for by all of the staff.

Children in Reception make good progress from their different starting points. Over half of them reach a good level of development by the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The staff work very closely to...gether and share a determination to improve pupil outcomes.

The interim headteacher has provided good guidance and support to the staff and the governors. This has enabled the school to continue to move forwards in the period prior to the new headteacher taking over. The school teaches pupils to be kind to others and plans good opportunities for social, moral, spiritual and cultural development .

It is not yet an outstanding school because : The pupils' attainment in mathematics is not as good as that in reading and writing. Pupils do not get sufficient opportunities to use and apply their mathematical skills in everyday situations or in other areas of their learning. Pupils' skills are not sufficiently developed to work independently of adults or in small groups.

Information about this school

Manor Church of England Infant School is much smaller than an average primary school. It draws its pupils from the local housing estate. There are no pupils from minority ethnic groups.

The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for extra funding provided for looked after children, pupils eligible for free school meals and children of service families (pupil premium) is well below the national average. There are no pupils who are looked after by the local authority. The proportions of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs who are supported through school action are broadly in line with the national average and those who are supported through school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs are slightly above average.

The school gained church status in September 2012 and opened as Manor Church of England Infant School. Since September 2013 the school has been led by an interim headteacher from an outstanding school, working on a part-time basis alongside the assistant headteacher. A new full-time headteacher will take over in January 2014.

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