Reigate Parish Church Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school The headteacher has a vision of excellence for the school. Leaders' high expectations have ensured that the school continues to offer an outstanding quality of education to its pupils. Leaders at all levels are highly committed.

Middle leaders are talented and expected to drive improvement in their particular area of responsibility. Governance is a strength of the school. Governors take their roles seriously.

They are well informed and understand their responsibilities very well. Safeguarding is effective. The very large majority of parents are very positive about the care that staff afford their children.

Pupils enjoy le...arning because teachers and support staff make learning meaningful, both in and out of the classroom. Pupils make strong progress in a range of subjects because the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. This is true in all phases of the school.

Children get off to a strong start in the early years. Most are well prepared for the rigours of Year 1 by the time they leave Reception. Pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds do very well at this school.

Leaders' expectations of academic achievement are equally high for all pupils, no matter what their ability or background. Pupils' social and emotional development is given a high priority. Staff work hard to ensure that pupils understand how to become successful learners.

Pupils enjoy coming to school. Most behave in an exemplary manner. Rates of attendance are particularly high compared to other primary schools nationally.

Teaching support staff are used effectively to facilitate learning. Leaders use this valuable resource wisely to support vulnerable pupils, as well as supporting those in danger of falling behind. Leaders are aware that growing proportions of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) will necessitate timely training and additional resources for all staff over time.

The curriculum is bespoke and has been designed specifically for the school's current pupils. Leaders are focused on developing the curriculum further as the school expands.

Information about this school

This is an average-sized primary school.

As a school with a distinctive Christian ethos, the school was last subject to an inspection under section 48 of The Education Act 2005 in May 2018. The school was judged to be outstanding at its last inspection in July 2013. At that time, it was an infant school with 180 pupils on roll.

The school has gradually expanded into a new key stage 2 building since September 2016, adding one form of entry each year. Currently, there are two classes in each year group from Reception to Year 5. Most pupils are from White British backgrounds.

There are small numbers of pupils from other ethnic backgrounds. The proportion of pupils with an education, health and care plan is higher than the national average in primary schools. The proportion of pupils known to be supported by the pupil premium is much lower than the national average in primary schools.

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