Masefield Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Key Findings

This is a good school.

Good improvement since the previous inspection has resulted in pupils making good progress and achieving well from below typically expected starting points. It is not outstanding because too little teaching is of that quality. Nonetheless, pupils made better that expected progress in writing in 2011 from their prior attainment levels and are on track to do the same in the current year.

The quality of teaching is good with some which is outstanding. Pupils learn in a supportive environment where their contributions are valued by teachers and teaching assistants. Pupils say that lessons are fun.

There are good opportunities for them to improve writing skills acros...s different subjects. Phonics (the teaching of letters and their sounds) is taught systematically in Key Stage 1, but not in Key Stage 2 where there are gaps in pupils' knowledge and ability to spell correctly. Older pupils do not read independently as frequently as they should.

Pupils say that they feel safe in school, a view fully endorsed by parents and carers. They strongly oppose any kind of bullying and state that occasional name calling does not single out particular groups or backgrounds. Their good learning is witness to their attentiveness, enthusiasm, good behaviour and good spiritual, moral, social and cultural development overall.

Clear ambition from senior leaders and the governing body and a strong corporate drive for improvement have moved the school on since the previous inspection. Self–evaluation is robust and involves all stakeholders giving clear direction as to the school's successes and areas for improvement such as pupils' achievement in English. Teaching is managed well and has improved significantly since the previous inspection.

Parents and carers overwhelmingly support the school. The extent of their engagement with the school is summarised in the comment, 'I am very involved and feel that the school values my opinion and that of other parents.'

Information about the school

More than 90% of pupils in this average-sized primary school are White British.

A higher than average proportion is known to be eligible for free school meals. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is below the national average. The school meets the current floor standard.

Before- and after-school care is available on site. This is not managed by the governing body and is inspected separately. The school has Healthy School status and also holds the Activemark, Artsmark and Leading Parent Partnerships awards.

Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory and 4 is inadequate Please turn to the glossary for a description of the grades and inspection terms

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