Norbury CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Good teaching enables the pupils to make good progress in reading, writing and science, and expected progress in mathematics. The headteacher leads the school well and keeps the quality of teaching under constant review, which improves its quality.

Pupils behave well. They work and play cordially together and support one another. They have a good appreciation of how to keep themselves safe.

Pupils enjoy a wide range of learning experiences. They take on responsibilities, which extend their interests and help their social development. Pupils take pride in their achievements.

Staff work as an effective team and find it a privilege... to teach at this friendly, family school. Staff are keen to be the best that they can be. The provision for pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is good and develops the pupils' maturity.

The school links in well with the local community and church. Community members are invited for lunch. Governors visit regularly and are very involved with the school.

The large majority of parents are very supportive of the school and would recommend it to others. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Pupils' progress and attainment in mathematics are not as good as they are in reading and writing. Staff who are responsible for subjects other than English, mathematics and science do not have the skills to oversee and develop the subjects for which they have responsibility.

Information about this school

This school is smaller than the average-sized primary school. There are three classes: Reception and Year 1 and 2 pupils, Years 3 and 4, and Years 5 and 6. Additional staffing allows for the formation of smaller group teaching in the Reception, Year 1 and 2 class.

All pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils who are supported by the pupil premium is lower than average. This is additional government funding for pupils who are looked after by the local authority, known to be eligible for free school meals or who have a parent in the armed forces.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported by school action and school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. Apart from the headteacher, all teachers are part-time and teach their subject specialisms in different classes.