Mobberley CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Key Findings

This is an outstanding school. Pupils feel very safe and secure and thrive in the calm, nurturing and stimulating environment, arriving happily each day, eager for new challenges. One commented, 'I would recommend this school because we are always learning something new.'

Parents and carers expressed very positive views in their questionnaires. 'Fantastic' and 'Amazing' were typical of their comments. Particular strengths of the school are the high quality of care for all pupils, especially those with special educational needs who make rapid and sustained progress, and the way spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is promoted through the rich, imaginative curriculum.

Achievement i...s outstanding and attainment is above average. Pupils make excellent progress in each year group throughout the school. Oral skills are very strong so pupils articulate their ideas clearly and write freely and confidently in all subjects.

High quality teaching enables all groups of pupils to achieve very well. Very occasionally, subjects are scheduled at times of the day when pupils are not at their most receptive which may, occasionally, slow the pace of learning. Excellent behaviour and attitudes and above-average attendance support pupils' learning very effectively.

Pupils approach their tasks with keen enthusiasm. They move around indoors and outside safely, with consideration for others. The headteacher's unswerving vision and commitment has inspired the determined drive for improvement, based on the school motto, 'Be the best we can'.

Rigorous performance management and professional development has resulted in outstanding teaching. Inspection evidence and school monitoring records show progress is accelerating and an increasing proportion of pupils are attaining the higher levels in reading, writing and mathematics.

Information about the school

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

Four of the five classes have two age groups but Reception-aged children are taught in a single class. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is well below average. Almost all pupils are from White British backgrounds.

The number of pupils supported at school action is below average and the number at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is average. The school meets the current floor standards set by the government which are the minimum expectations for attainment and progress. The school holds Healthy Schools Status.

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