North Bradley CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The headteacher has created an inclusive school where everyone is valued. Leaders have a clear, collaborative focus on improvement.

They continually seek ways to make the school even better. Senior leaders support staff in ensuring that learning is exciting and memorable. Pupils develop a strong desire to learn and be successful.

The teaching of phonics (letters and the sounds they make) is effective. As a result, the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in the national phonics check has been consistently above the national average. Pupils make good progress from their different starting points.

As a result, pupils... achieve above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics in Years 2 and 6. Highly effective support for pupils who have special educational needs or disability ensures that they grow in confidence and make good progress. The school makes good use of funding to support disadvantaged pupils.

As a result, these pupils achieve in line with others nationally. Pupils are courteous and respectful to others at all times. They are eager to take on responsibilities and show a high level of confidence.

Staff promote outstanding personal development and welfare. Pupils feel safe, well cared for and respected. Parents are very positive about the care their children receive.

Governors bring a high level of skill and commitment to the school. They have a good knowledge of the school's strengths and weaknesses and provide effective challenge and support for leaders. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Teaching in the early years does not always provide sufficiently challenging activities for all children.

Progress in mathematics is not rapid in all year groups, particularly for the most able pupils.

Information about this school

North Bradley Church of England Primary School is a smaller than average-sized school. The vast majority of pupils come from White British backgrounds.

The proportion of pupils for whom the pupil premium provides support is below average. This is the additional funding to support pupils known to be eligible for free school meals. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs or disability is higher than the national average.

The headteacher is a school improvement adviser and the deputy headteacher is a specialist leader in education. All members of the senior leadership team support school improvement in other schools. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in English and mathematics.

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