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This is a good school The head of school's passion and high expectations have been central to the rapid improvement of the school. He has steered the school through a difficult period of staffing turbulence with great professionalism.
The governing body provides appropriate challenge for school leaders. Governors know that there are further improvements to outcomes that need to be made. Since September 2018, outcomes have risen.
The vast majority of current pupils now make strong progress from their starting points in reading, writing and mathematics. There is a strong safeguarding culture at the school. The effective pastoral support at the school means that ...pupils behave well and feel safe.
Pupils know how to keep themselves safe. Disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their individual starting points. The physical education (PE) and sport premium funding is effectively spent.
Pupils receive a broad range of sporting opportunities, both within lessons and at the start and end of the school day. As a result, pupils compete often in a wide range of regional finals. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly supportive of leaders.
They also speak very highly of teachers and other staff. Leaders ensure that the promotion of equality, is a thread which weaves through all aspects of school life. Children in the early years get off to a flying start on their learning journey.
As a result, they are well prepared for the next stage of their education. The quality of teaching is good. Teachers have been supported well by leaders to improve their practice.
As a result, pupils' outcomes are improving strongly. Nevertheless, strong teaching is not consistent across all year groups. In the past, too few pupils in key stage 2 attained as well as they should in reading, writing and mathematics.
Pupils experience a broad curriculum. Most pupils make good progress in a variety of subjects. However, in some year groups, pupils do not have enough opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding.
Information about this school
The school is larger than the average-sized primary school and is part of the Exeter Children's Federation. The school joined the federation in January 2016. The majority of pupils are of White British background.
The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is below the national average. The proportion of pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals is below the national average. The school has a combined Nursery and Reception class, taking children part time from the age of two.
The proportion of pupils with SEND is above the national average. The proportion of pupils with an education, health and care plan is below the national average. The head of school joined in June 2017, and a large proportion of teaching staff started in September 2018.
