Mitton Manor Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Pupils achieve well. All groups of pupils make good progress from their starting points.

By the end of Key Stage 2, some pupils have made exceptional progress. Teachers have high expectations of pupils and most lessons interest the pupils and help them to learn well. Pupils show good attitudes to learning and want to succeed.

Their behaviour around the school is often outstanding. They feel safe at school. The headteacher, supported by governors, is bringing about improvements with drive and enthusiasm.

As a result, actions to improve the quality of teaching have been successful. Governors are knowledgeable about all aspects of t...he school. They are clear about what needs to be done to improve it further.

Attendance is above average and is continuing to improve. Parents and carers are extremely positive about the school. They praise the quality of teaching and the care that the school provides.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : A small amount of teaching is not as effective in moving learning on at a faster pace, setting work at the right level and in the impact of marking on improvement. The newly appointed leaders and managers do not check the progress of different groups of pupils rigorously enough.

Information about this school

This primary school is smaller than the average-sized primary school.

Most pupils are from White British backgrounds. The proportion of pupils supported through school action is below the national average but the proportion of those supported through school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is in line with the national average. The proportion of pupils who are eligible for pupil premium funding, which is additional funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals, looked after children or children of services families, is below the national average.

There are no children of services families in the school. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. Since the last inspection the school has appointed a number of new members of staff, including the headteacher, an assistant headteacher, a member of staff responsible for teaching and learning, an early years leader and an intervention manager.

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