Nether Edge Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school.

The headteacher, senior leadership team and governors have a very clear view of how successful the school can be. Their vision is shared by all staff so that the school is continually improving. Throughout the school, the majority of pupils make outstanding progress from low starting points and reach above-average standards in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6.

The quality of teaching is outstanding. Teachers set high expectations and plan learning that inspires, challenges and engages pupils so that they make rapid progress. The school's work to keep pupils safe is outstanding.

Pupils report that the...y are very confident and happy at school and the vast majority of parents agree. Pupils' behaviour is outstanding. They are polite, interested and curious about the world around them.

Pupils quickly develop key values such as respect, tolerance and resilience. Leaders at all levels rigorously check on the work of all pupils to make sure that they are making the maximum progress. Governors ensure that the curriculum offers a broad range of subjects, including personal and social education, assemblies, visits and clubs, in order to develop pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural education.

Pupils have a sound understanding of British values which will enable them to play a full part as future British citizens. A new leader in the Early Years, supported by the headteacher and governors, is rapidly improving the provision and rate of progress of children in the Nursery and Reception classes.

Information about this school

The school is much larger than the average-sized primary school.

The Nursery offers flexible hours of attendance. Almost all pupils come from minority ethnic backgrounds, of which about 80% are of Pakistani heritage. Most pupils speak English as an additional language.

A few pupils come from White British backgrounds, although this number is increasing. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is above average. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils for whom the pupil premium provides support is just above average.

The pupil premium provides additional funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and children that are looked after by the local authority. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. Since the previous inspection a new headteacher took up post in September 2014, supported by two assistant headteachers.