Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Strong leaderships by the headteacher has led to improvements. She has balanced high expectations and challenge with support. As a result, the quality of teaching has improved and pupils make good progress.

Governors have an in-depth knowledge of the school. They hold leaders rigorously to account for pupil outcomes and the use of additional funding. Disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good levels of support enabling them to progress well.

Leaders have used professional development and training opportunities effectively to further improve the quality of teaching. Attendance is ...good, particularly for disadvantaged pupils. Leaders closely monitor all absence, ensuring that high attendance is maintained.

A strong culture of safeguarding exists throughout the school. The welfare of pupils is a high priority with all staff. As a result, pupils say they feel safe.

Teachers use questioning effectively, getting pupils to think carefully about their work and learning. Occasionally, pupils tackle things they already know and can do or are required to just wait while others catch up. The promotion of pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is a strength of the school.

The curriculum is broad and balanced and contributes to the good progress that pupils make. The early years is extremely well led and managed. Children benefit from outstanding teaching in a stimulating environment.

As a result, they make strong progress in all areas of learning. The roles of subject leaders are well developed. Leaders monitor frequently the quality of teaching and work in pupils' books.

Pupils are generally well behaved and keen to talk to visitors. However, at times they become distracted and disengaged from their learning.

Information about this school

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

There is one class for each year group. Most pupils are White British. Almost all pupils speak English as a first language.

The proportion of pupils identified with SEND is low. There has been a high amount of staff turnover since the previous inspection. The proportion of pupils who join and leave the school outside the normal times is high.

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