Penpol School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. Pupils' outstanding achievements in English and mathematics at the end of Year 6 have been sustained . Leadership and management are outstanding at all levels.

Allleaders have sustained a focused drive for improvement. The headteacher successfully communicates a shared understanding amongst staff that 'At Penpol everyone achieves the best they can!' This is reflected in the excellent relationships the school has withparents The school's work to keep pupils safe and secure is outstanding. The governors know the school very well and fulfil their duties effectively.

The behaviour of pupils is outstanding and this significantly suppo...rts their achievement. Pupils are confident learners who enjoy school and show a strong desire to do well. The quality of teaching is outstanding across the school.

Teachers' consistently high expectations raise pupils' aspirations and underpin their excellent progress. Children make an excellent start to school in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The school provides stimulating learning activities that strongly promote pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

Staff place a passionate emphasis on creativity to ensure expressive arts and sporting opportunities enrich pupils' skills and promote their love of learning.

Information about this school

This school is larger than the average-sized primary school. The majority of pupils attending the school are of White British heritage.

The proportion of disabled pupils or those who have special educational needs is above average. A slightly below average proportion of pupils is supported by the pupil premium. This is additional government funding provided to give extra support to those pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and to children who are looked after.

The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set out the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics. Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage are admitted on a full-time basis and are accommodated in two Reception classes. The school is currently led by an acting headteacher.