Raeburn Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Senior leaders have a secure understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the school and have taken effective action to bring about necessary improvements. The curriculum is stimulating and varied, contributing well to pupils' good progress. Teaching is effective.

Staff deepen pupils' learning well with skilful questioning. Pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe there. Governors have a secure understanding of the school's priorities.

They provide effective support and challenge to senior leaders. The vast majority of parents have a positive view about the work of the school. They feel that their children develop well and that sta...ff are approachable.

The vast majority of current pupils make good progress across a range of subjects, including English and mathematics. Pupils' conduct around school is at least good and is sometimes excellent. Children in the early years make good progress.

The proportion of children achieving a good level development by the end of the Reception Year is consistently above the national average. Subject leaders do not have a complete understanding of the quality of teaching and learning in their subject. Occasionally, teachers do not match some work for the most-able and less-able pupils to their abilities precisely enough.

This leads to some misbehaviour and lost learning time. Sometimes pupils do not have the opportunity to apply their knowledge of science by working scientifically. In the early years, teachers do not consistently make the maximum use of resources to deepen pupils' learning and ensure that high proportions exceed expectations at the end of the Reception Year.

Information about this school

The school is larger than the average-sized primary school. The proportion of pupils who receive support for their SEN and/or disabilities is below average. The proportion of pupils who have an education, health and care plan is below average.

The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium funding is below average. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups or who speak English as an additional language is well below average. The school meets the current government floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for attainment and progress by the end of Year 6.