Selattyn CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Main findings

This is a good school which has improved since the last inspection under the strong and purposeful leadership of the headteacher. The school has a family atmosphere where every pupil feels welcome. The overwhelming majority of parents are extremely supportive of the school.

One parent, typical of many, commented: 'Selattyn is a wonderful school where each child is nurtured to fulfil their learning and social needs. It is a fully inclusive school where every member of staff works tirelessly for the benefit of all pupils.' Children start school with broadly average skills and experiences.

They get off to a good start in the Early Years Foundation Stage and make good progress. Planning, provisio...n and resourcing for both the indoor and outdoor curriculum is good. Throughout the school, all groups of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress.

As a result, attainment in Year 6 is above average. Arrangements for the evaluation and monitoring of teaching and learning are good and the overall quality of teaching is good as a result. Pupils' personal development is good.

Parents say their children enjoy coming to school and pupils agree enthusiastically. This is reflected in their levels of attendance, which are consistently above average. Pupils have a good understanding of how to keep safe and of the need for healthy lifestyles.

A strong moral code is implicit in the school's ethos and this is reflected in pupils' exemplary behaviour. This, in turn, has a very positive effect on the good progress pupils make in most lessons. They work hard and conscientiously, both independently and co-operatively, without the need for constant adult intervention.

The curriculum ensures that pupils receive a good variety of exciting activities and experiences through visits, residential stays and visitors to school. Pupils particularly enjoy the wide range of after-school activities and clubs, including physical activities. Excellent care, guidance and support ensure that all pupils are able to learn and develop confidence, regardless of their individual circumstances.

Pupils' progress is tracked carefully and data analysed rigorously to ensure that any pupil falling behind is identified quickly and support is provided. However, although pupils respond positively when asked if they have individual targets for reading, writing and mathematics, they are not sure what these are. The school has good links with groups and schools in the local area but has not developed links further afield, in this country and overseas.

Staff and members of the governing body have a good understanding of how well the school is doing and what needs to be done next and the school has a good capacity to sustain improvement.

Information about the school

This is a much smaller school than average. Pupils are taught in three classes.

Most pupils are White British. The proportion of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is broadly average but fluctuates from year to year due to the small numbers in each year group. The school has gained Healthy Schools status.