Nonsuch Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Leaders, governors and staff have secured a good standard of education for pupils over time.

Pupils' outcomes when they leave the school are above the national average. Year 6 pupils are well prepared for secondary school. The interim headteacher and deputy headteacher have brought stability to the school.

Leaders have an accurate view of the school and understand what needs to be done to improve the school further. Pupils are happy and safe at school. They behave well, work hard and attend regularly.

They are polite and respectful to adults and to each other. Teaching, learning and assessment are good. Work in books shows that p...upils make strong progress in writing and mathematics.

Pupils read with confidence and enjoyment. Governors are committed to improving the school. They have taken effective action to improve communication with parents and carers over time, and to secure strong senior leadership.

Standards at the end of key stages 1 and 2 are consistently above the national averages. The proportion of pupils who achieve the expected standard in the Year 1 phonics screening check is consistently above that seen nationally. Children benefit from a fun-filled start to their education in the early years.

They make good progress and, by the end of the Reception Year, their attainment is much higher than the national average. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress because they receive effective individualised support. Leaders ensure that the curriculum is broad and interesting.

Sports, music and art are particular strengths, and pupils achieve well in these subjects. Sometimes, teachers do not plan lessons which move pupils on from their different starting points. Additional adults are not consistently deployed to support learners.

Information about this school

Nonsuch is slightly smaller than the average-sized primary school. The early years provision consists of two part-time Nursery classes and one Reception class. The school became a member of the Sutton Education Trust cooperative of schools in February 2017.

The previous headteacher left the school in July 2018. The interim headteacher and deputy headteacher took up their posts in September 2018. The interim headteacher works at the school for four days each week.

The proportion of pupils who are eligible for the pupil premium funding is well below the national average. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is in line with the national average. The proportion of pupils with SEND is average.

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