Newburgh Church of England Primary School

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About Newburgh Church of England Primary School


Name Newburgh Church of England Primary School
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
Headteacher Mrs Rebecca Fowler
Address Back Lane, Newburgh, Wigan, WN8 7XB
Phone Number 01257462916
Phase Primary
Type Voluntary aided school
Age Range 4-11
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 113
Local Authority Lancashire
Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils thoroughly enjoy attending this vibrant, village school. The school's values consistently underpin pupils' praiseworthy conduct and attitudes to learning. Pupils are friendly, caring and respectful towards adults and one another.

Pupils are enormously proud of their school, and they relish the impressive range of opportunities offered to them.The school has extremely high expectations of what pupils can and should achieve. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and those who are disadvantaged, consistently live up to or exceed these expectations.

This is reflected in the exceptional quality of work that they produce. ...Pupils across the school achieve remarkably well.Pupils flourish from the supportive, caring relationships that they form with staff.

Pupils benefit from the school's drive to complement their learning with experiences that bring awe and wonder. For example, pupils enjoy the engaging forest area and pond. Pupils also relish story time in the willow reading arch.

They are happy at school.Pupils delight in the vast array of enrichment activities that the school provides. For example, they attend fencing, photography and origami clubs.

Pupils excitedly told inspectors about their regular walks to the local library, their visits to a local farm, and to a university.

What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?

The school has created an ambitious and well-ordered curriculum that begins in the early years. It has carefully mapped out the important knowledge that pupils, including those with SEND, should learn at each stage and in each subject.

The school provides staff with purposeful, high-quality, training. This enables staff to design highly effective learning activities that enable pupils to learn the curriculum deeply.

Staff promptly identify and resolve misconceptions in pupils' learning.

They use assessment strategies accurately to identify any gaps in pupils' knowledge. The school uses this assessment information well to shape pupils' future learning. Over time, pupils develop a deep body of knowledge across a range of subjects.

Pupils and staff are passionate about reading. Younger pupils enjoy listening to adults enthusiastically read a diverse range of stories to them. Children in the early years enjoy taking their 'reading pets' home so that they can share books with them.

Older pupils discussed their favourite books and authors with inspectors confidently.

Staff deliver a well-organised phonics programme with expertise. Pupils practise their reading with books that include the sounds that they know.

Most pupils become fluent, accurate readers. Staff act swiftly to help any pupils who find reading more difficult. These pupils receive highly effective support so that they can keep up with their peers.

Pupils' behaviour in lessons and around school is exemplary. They are polite and well mannered. Pupils are enthusiastic and eager to share their knowledge with visitors.

Pupils' rates of attendance are high. When needed, the school takes prompt action to reduce pupils' absence.

The school identifies the additional needs of pupils with SEND quickly.

Pupils with SEND learn the same broad and exceptional curriculum as their peers. Staff receive valuable guidance that equips them with the knowledge to support these pupils very well. The school ensures that the delivery of the curriculum is adapted carefully so that pupils with SEND achieve well.

The way that the school develops pupils' character is praiseworthy. Pupils have a deep understanding of how people can differ, and they pride themselves on making everyone feel welcome in their school. The school provides many opportunities for pupils to engage with their community.

For instance, they raise money for the local hospital. Pupils also work with a local farm shop to grow and sell vegetables.

Pupils are proud to hold roles of responsibility such as Nursery assistants and eco-councillors.

Pupils are elected to some of these roles by their peers, which gives them a valuable insight into the workings of democracy. These opportunities enhance pupils' learning and prepare them exceptionally well for life in modern Britain.

Committed and skilled governors provide highly effective challenge and support to the school.

They know the school and community exceptionally well. Governors carry out their statutory duties effectively. They share the school's ambitious vision that all pupils should excel.

The school makes sure that staff workload is not overly burdensome. Staff told inspectors that they feel valued and are very proud to work at the school.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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