Rawdon Littlemoor Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school From starting points which are broadly typical for their age, pupils achieve well to reach standards that are above average overall, and in reading and writing well above average, by the time they leave at the end of Year 6. Teaching in the early years is outstanding.

Children get very effective help with their learning. They are given things to do that interest and excite them. Learning is fun and stimulating.

As a result, children make excellent progress. Good, and sometimes outstanding teaching means that the majority of pupils of all abilities and belonging to different groups make at least good progress. Teaching is especially strong... in upper Key Stage 2.

Pupils behave exceptionally well and are respectful towards one another as well as their teachers. Their very positive attitudes to learning are a significant factor in the good progress made in lessons. The rich curriculum provides a wealth of exciting opportunities that broaden pupils' experiences.

Pupils report that the school is a very safe and caring place and they know who to talk to should they have any concerns. Pupils show their whole-hearted support for the school through their above average attendance and support for school activities. The headteacher has been relentless and successful in her drive to improve the school and raise expectations of staff, pupils and parents.

Leaders at all levels have developed a strong sense of purpose among all staff to drive forward sustained improvement. Governors are knowledgeable, provide good support and ask searching questions that challenge the school to do even better. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Over time there have been some inconsistencies in pupils' achievement.

Progress is not yet consistently outstanding, particularly for the most able pupils in Key Stage 1. Feedback, including marking, does not always show pupils how to improve. Pupils are not routinely given opportunities to respond to teachers' verbal and written feedback.

The procedures for analysing pupils' progress are over complicated. The school does not yet make the most of opportunities to share among staff the outstanding practice that exists within the school.

Information about this school

This is a larger than average-sized primary school with more girls than boys on roll.

A large majority of pupils are White British and few pupils speak English as an additional language. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium is well below average. The pupil premium is additional government funding to provide additional support for those pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and those who are looked after by the local authority.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is broadly average. The proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is above the national average. In 2013, the school met the government's current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.

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