North Curry CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school.

Pupils make outstanding progress in reading, writing and mathematics. Most reach standards which are above the national average in these subjects by the end of Year 6. Their spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding is well developed.

Teaching is typically outstanding. Teachers know their pupils extremely well. Teachers plan lessons which extend the thinking of every pupil and they regularly check on how much each pupil has understood.

The headteacher, with highly effective support from senior leaders and from governors, has ensured that high standards have been maintained throughout the many recent changes of ...staff. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They display a real thirst for knowledge in lessons.

They say they feel very safe at school. Parents agree that the school does everything it can to keep everyone safe. School leaders have developed a remarkably successful Early Years Foundation Stage.

Highly effective teaching ensures that younger children are thoroughly prepared for the move to Year 1. By means of regular training and review of their own work, governors know how to check on everyone's progress and achievements. They are totally focused on helping the school to improve even further.

Information about this school

North Curry is smaller than the average-sized primary school. All pupils are White British and speak Engish as their first language. A very few pupils come from Traveller families.

The proportion of pupils supported by the pupil premium, which is extra funding available for those who are known to be eligible for free school meals or are in the care of the local authority, is well below average. The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs is below the national average. There have been some staff changes in recent terms.

The headteacher has been in post since January 2014. While the number of pupils on roll has remained stable, the number of classes reduced from six in previous years to five at the beginning of this academic year. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics.