Midsomer Norton Primary School

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About Midsomer Norton Primary School


Name Midsomer Norton Primary School
Website http://www.midsomernortonprimary.co.uk
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
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Headteacher Mr Alun Randell
Address High Street, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2DR
Phone Number 01761412289
Phase Academy
Type Academy converter
Age Range 2-11
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 267
Local Authority Bath and North East Somerset
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 during their time in school and by the time they leave they have reached standards which are above those expected for their age, especially in English. Pupils enjoy learning because teachers plan carefully to give them lots of opportunities to practise their skills in interesting ways. Pupils and adults show great respect for each other.

Pupils mostly behave well and those who find it difficult to manage their behaviour are helped to improve. Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs are quickly identified and are given effective support. The headteacher and other leaders, including governors, hav...e a clear understanding of what the school is doing well and what needs to improve.

They have high aspirations for the school and are taking the right steps to achieve their goals. It is not yet an outstanding school because : There is not yet enough outstanding teaching because teachers do not always show pupils what they are expected to have achieved by the end of the lesson. Teachers sometimes do not provide work that is hard enough for more-able pupils in mathematics.

Information about this school

Midsomer Norton is larger than the average-sized primary school. The pupils are mainly White British. The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs supported through school action is below average, as is the proportion at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs.

The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium, which provides additional funding for children in the care of the local authority, pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and those from service families, is much lower than average. The school offers no alternative provision for pupils. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which are the minimum standards set for attainment and progress.

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