Mithian School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school.

All groups of pupils achieve well. Attainment is rising across the school as pupils are making faster progress. Most pupils are making good progress now in writing as well as in reading and mathematics.

Consequently, standards in writing have improved over the past year. Pupils benefit from teaching that is consistently good. Teachers are particularly effective in devising activities that engage pupils' interests.

They use new technology well to enhance pupils' learning. Reading is taught well so that pupils quickly become fluent readers and develop a love of books. Pupils behave well and enjoy all the activities the school has ...to offer.

They have positive attitudes to their learning and try hard in lessons. Pupils feel safe in school because the school provides a caring and safe environment in which to learn. The dedicated headteacher, subject leaders and governors are an effective team.

They have been successful in making improvements to the quality of teaching and pupils' achievement. Pupils have many memorable experiences, including those in art and sports events. These contribute strongly to their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : The quality of teaching is not yet outstanding. Sometimes pupils do not have challenging enough activities to extend their thinking and skills to the full. Checks on the impact of teaching by subject leaders do not focus sharply enough on how well different groups of pupils learn.

Information about this school

This school is smaller than the average-sized primary school. Pupils are organised in four classes, some with mixed-age groups. The very large majority come from a White British background.

The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium is below average. This is the additional government funding provided to give extra support to those pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and to children who are looked after. Currently there are no children who are looked after in the school.

The proportion of pupils with special educational needs supported at school action is below average. The proportion of pupils with special educational needs supported at school action plus or with a statement of educational needs is also below average. The school runs a nursery class in the morning.

It provides continuous care for pupils through a breakfast and an after-school club. The school is part of the Richard Lander collaboration of ten local schools. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.