Scissett Church of England Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. The school provides a very welcoming environment. The very positive ethos is reflected in the excellent care and respect that adults show all pupils.

The promotion of pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is highly successful and, because of this, relationships are very strong. Pupils' achievements are impressive. Children start school with abilities broadly expected for their age.

They make rapid progress as they move through the school and, by the end of Year 5, their attainment in reading, writing and mathematics is significantly above the expectations for their age. Much teaching is outstanding and it is n...ever less than consistently good. This has resulted in the very high standards being sustained since the last inspection.

Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary. Pupils enjoy being at school and this is reflected in their high attendance and their very positive attitudes towards learning. Pupils say that they feel extremely safe in school.

The headteacher is an exceptional leader and has a strong impact on improving the quality of teaching and raising all pupils' standards. She is highly committed to ensuring that pupils have the best possible education, and is highly ambitious for the school's future. The headteacher is ably supported by the very effective senior leadership team and the extremely committed governing body.

Leaders acknowledge that the quality of outdoor learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage could be improved even further. Governors provide rigorous challenge and very effective support for the headteacher. They are determined to maintain the school's excellent performance, particularly in the quality of teaching and pupils' achievement.

The school has the overwhelming support of parents. They value the work of the school and would recommend it to other parents without reservation. A typical comment from a parent was, 'This school is truly a nurturing and special place.'



Information about this school

This is a smaller than average sized primary school. The majority of pupils are of White British heritage. A below average proportion of pupils are from minority ethnic groups.

The proportion of disabled pupils or those special educational needs supported through school action is below average. The proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is below average. The proportion of pupils eligible for support through the pupil premium funding is lower than average.

This funding is for those pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals, and those children who are looked after by the local authority. The headteacher is a National Leader of Education, an accredited School Improvement Partner and Professional Partner. The deputy headteacher is a Specialist Leader of Education.

The school is designated as a National Support School by the National College for Teaching and Leadership. It also has close partnerships with the Diocese of Wakefield and is part of the Kirklees church school partnership and the Shelley pyramid of schools. In this school, the government's current floor standard does not apply because pupils leave at the end of Year 5.

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