Mossbourne Riverside Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school The principal is an inspirational and dedicated leader who is uncompromising in her ambition to secure the best possible outcomes for pupils.

Together with the chief executive officer of the Mossbourne Federation, she has ensured that teaching is highly effective across the school. This has resulted in all groups of pupils making sustained and substantial progress in English, mathematics and a wide range of other subjects. Governors are ambitious for their pupils.

They offer effective challenge and support to the principal. Leaders use the pupil premium funding prudently to further improve the outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. Th...ey ensure that these pupils make substantial progress.

Children in the early years make a flying start to their education by capitalising on the stimulating learning provision on offer. They make exceptionally strong progress due to outstanding teaching. As a result, children are very well prepared for their learning in Year 1.

Pupils' behaviour is impeccable. They are friendly, polite and well mannered. Pupils work well with each other and are highly motivated to learn.

They demonstrate excellent attitudes to learning. Parents and carers are very complimentary about leaders' work. They appreciate their hard work and the presence of the principal at the gate each morning.

Attendance is above the national average. Pupils attend school on time and waste no learning time during the school day. This contributes to their excellent progress.

The curriculum is exciting and entices pupils to learn. They are offered meaningful opportunities to gain knowledge and develop their skills and understanding in a wide range of subjects. Consequently, their learning is deepened.

The school's work to develop pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural values is excellent. Leaders and governors acknowledge that the school must sustain the excellent quality of education provided as it expands into key stage 2.

Information about this school

Mossbourne Riverside Academy opened in September 2015, when it joined Mossbourne Federation.

It moved to the current premises in September 2016. The local governing body is responsible to Mossbourne Federation's central governing body. The school has plans to expand.

It will increase to take an additional year group each year to become a three-form entry by 2020 with a capacity of 660. There are currently two Reception and Year 1 classes and one Year 2 class. Children attend the Reception classes on a full-time basis.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is broadly average. The proportions of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities or an education, health and care plan are well below the national averages. The school manages a breakfast club and after-school clubs.