Offenham Church of England First School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Standards of attainment at Key Stage 1 are above average and pupils leave the school well prepared to succeed by the end of Key Stage 2.

The vast majority of pupils make good progress in both their academic and personal development. Teaching and learning are good across the school and some teaching is outstanding. Teachers and other adults work particularly well together, ensuring that disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs make outstanding progress.

Pupils enjoy the varied work they are asked to do and they especially enjoy working in the 'Forest School' which is used very well to help them learn. Behaviour is good... because the school has good routines for behaviour that are used the same way by all staff. Pupils understand the different forms of bullying, but say that it is rare and the teachers deal with it very well.

They say they feel safe at school. Pupils are taught about how to keep themselves and each other safe and have a good awareness of risk in different situations. The strong leadership of the headteacher, supported by an able senior team and teachers who are keen to take on responsibility, makes a very positive impact on the quality of teaching and learning in the school.

A very clear emphasis on the spiritual development of the pupils ensures that the school has a caring and compassionate atmosphere that is shared and promoted by everyone. The governing body knows the school well and works hard to support the teachers and to make sure that any weaknesses are tackled. It is not yet an outstanding school because : The progress and standards in mathematics are not as good as those in reading and writing.

The regular marking that teachers give to pupils does not always include comments to help them to improve their work.

Information about this school

This is a smaller-than-average primary school, serving pupils from Reception to Year 5. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for additional funding through the pupil premium is below the average for schools nationally.

Almost all pupils come from a White British background and the proportion who speak English as an additional language is well below the national average. The proportion of pupils supported through school action is well below average but the proportion supported at school action plus or who have a statement of special educational needs is well above average. No judgements are made about floor standards, because the school does not have any Year 6 pupils.