Ranskill Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school After a period of change, the headteacher has brought much-needed stability and consistency to the school. The headteacher and his staff are ambitious and work effectively together for the benefit of all pupils. Good improvements have been made since the last inspection.

Governors are committed to the school and regularly check that improvements are continuing. Children get off to a good start in the Reception class, where they quickly settle in and become confident learners. Teaching is effective.

Teachers have good subject knowledge and this helps them plan interesting and engaging lessons. Pupils make good progress overall. Effective s...upport is provided by teaching assistants.

Intervention groups are sharply focused on improving outcomes for all pupils, but particularly for those who are disadvantaged and who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The behaviour of pupils is good in lessons and at breaktimes. Most pupils have positive attitudes to their learning and follow teachers' instructions well.

Pupils say that they enjoy school and are kept safe. Staff are well trained in safeguarding and report any concerns to senior leaders. Outcomes are good but there are gaps in some lower-attaining pupils' skills, knowledge and understanding in mathematics in upper key stage 2 because they were not taught effectively enough in previous years.

They have weaknesses in their recall of key facts. They do not always calculate accurately. They find it difficult to solve more complex problems.

Similarly, some lower-attaining pupils in upper key stage 2 are not precise enough with their spelling, punctuation and grammar. Because leaders do not provide enough appropriate experiences, pupils do not have a good enough understanding of different faiths, cultures and lifestyles that are prevalent in modern Britain.

Information about this school

This is a smaller than average primary school.

The large majority of pupils are of White British heritage. There are an extremely low number of pupils from minority ethnic groups or who speak English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities and with a statement of educational needs or education, health and care plan is below the national average.

The proportion of disadvantaged pupils eligible for the pupil premium is below the national average. The school met the government's floor standards in 2015, which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress by the end of Year 6. The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website.