South Tawton Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Pupils make good progress and achieve well across the school. By the end of Year 6, they reach standards in reading, writing and mathematics that are above average.

Teaching is good and makes a strong contribution to pupils' learning. The school provides pupils with an interesting range of subjects, topics and experiences which ensures they enjoy their learning. There is very effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those who need extra help to catch up in their learning.

Learning activities for children in the good Reception class are varied and enthuse children. Children make good progress, particularly in developing their person...al and social skills. Pupils feel safe in school and know how to keep themselves safe in different situations.

The behaviour of pupils is good. They are proud of their school and show respect to staff and to each other. The headteacher, well supported by governors and other school leaders, has improved pupils' achievement and the quality of teaching.

They are taking strong actions to bring about further improvement. The governing body shows an increasing understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the school and governors are playing an active part in its improvement. Parents feel confident that their children are wellcared for in school and make good progress.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : Teaching is not yet outstanding and so does not enable all pupils to make the best possible progress. The most-able pupils make good progress but, sometimes, find the work too easy. They do not always have tasks which develop their learning and help them to make as much progress as they could.

The rates of progress that pupils make vary between classes. There are not enough opportunities for pupils to learn about the range of cultures that now exist in modern Britain.

Information about this school

South Tawton is smaller than an average-sized primary school.

The proportion of disadvantaged pupils supported by the additional funding called the pupil premium is below average. This funding is provided for pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals and those who are in local authority care. The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs on the school roll is average.

The proportion of pupils with a statement of special educational needs is below average. The proportion of pupils who join or leave the school during the year is above average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6.