Mendlesham Primary School

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About Mendlesham Primary School


Name Mendlesham Primary School
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
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Head of School Mrs Tessa Sait
Address Old Station Road, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, IP14 5RT
Phone Number 01449766224
Phase Academy
Type Academy converter
Age Range 4-11
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 115
Local Authority Suffolk
Highlights from Latest Inspection
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Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Pupils make good progress because teaching is good and improving.

They reach above-average levels of attainment. School leaders and staff act quickly to provide effective support for the pupils when their learning is seen to be slow. Pupils' behaviour is outstanding and they take delight in learning.

They feel safe and say all forms of bullying are extremely rare. They tell an adult readily if they are worried about anything. The headteacher provides excellent direction for the school to improve.

She identifies areas for improvement accurately and acts quickly to deal with them. The school provides good professional development ...and training for teachers and those in leadership positions. Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage make good progress.

They make outstanding progress in developing their personal and social skills. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Occasionally, teachers do not give enough time for pupils to work on their own, or in small groups. Some pupils spell inaccurately.

Information about this school

The school is much smaller than most primary schools. It has three classes: a Reception class, a Years 1 and 2 class, and a Years 3 and 4 class. Pupils come from almost entirely White British backgrounds and none is in the early stages of learning English.

The school has a small number of children from Traveller families. The proportion of pupils supported through school action is below average. The percentage supported through school action plus or through a statement of special educational needs is well above average.

The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium (additional funds given to the school by the government) is below average. These pupils include those known to be eligible for free school meals. In recent years, there have been significant changes in staffing.

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