Pott Shrigley Church School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Since the last inspection, there has been a period of substantial instability in leadership, resulting in variations in the quality of education.

However, leaders now provide clear direction for the school. The recently appointed headteacher has a clear vision for the school. She has quickly gained an accurate understanding of the school's strengths and is addressing areas where improvements are needed.

The quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good. Teachers are accurate in their assessments of how well pupils are achieving. Expectations of what pupils can achieve have recently been raised.

The school's detailed tracki...ng information gives a clear indication of the progress pupils make. Consequently, leaders and governors identify any pupils who fall behind. Pupils' progress in English and mathematics is not as strong as it was at the time of the previous inspection.

However, current pupils make good progress, because teaching and learning are effective. Pupils in all year groups enjoy reading. They read a wide range of books and make good progress in this subject.

School leaders maintain a good quality of education across a rich and relevant curriculum. As a result, pupils make good progress in a wide range of subjects. Senior leaders and governors have established a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.

The Christian ethos is evident throughout the school. Relationships between pupils and adults are positive. Pupils' conduct around school is good.

They are polite and show respect to each other. The school's routines for keeping pupils safe and supporting their welfare are effective. Adults treat pupils kindly, are attentive to their needs and value their opinions and ideas.

Learning in the early years is good. Adults' expectations are high, and children make good progress. Middle leaders check on the quality of teaching and provide staff with guidance.

However, their role in evaluating the impact of teaching on pupils' progress across the school is underdeveloped. Teachers do not routinely provide enough challenge for the most able pupils in lessons.

Information about this school

The school is smaller than the average-sized primary school.

It has a lower-than-average proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is much lower than the national average. The proportion of pupils who are eligible for support through the pupil premium is well below average.

In February 2017, the school defederated from a local primary school. The Reception class moved to the current site in September 2017. The permanent headteacher was appointed in September 2018 after interim headteachers had previously been in post.