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This is a good school The strong leadership of the headteacher, together with the support from the multi-academy trust (MAT) has led to recent improvements and higher expectations for pupils in this school. The local governing body (LGB) is actively involved in the life of the school. Along with the MAT, it challenges school leaders effectively about how the school can further improve in all areas of its work.
The leadership team is very small, but most teachers take some responsibilities. All are relatively new to post. They are enthusiastic and have already brought about rapid change.
They are further developing their leadership skills with support from the ...MAT. Pupils are highly motivated to do well. Those who demonstrate the school's key learning behaviours are rewarded through certificates and badges, which the pupils are very keen to earn.
Pupils work hard and have a positive relationship with their teachers. Some pupils can be over reliant on adults to provide help and support. Despite this, when they do try an activity independently, they are often successful first time.
Pupils are now making good progress from their starting points. However, in the past attainment at the end of key stage 2 has been too low. Children make a good start to their education in the early years.
Parents, carers and staff work closely together to develop children's learning. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their starting points. They are well supported within the school.
Teaching is of a good standard. Leaders ensure that the curriculum aims to develop pupils' knowledge, vocabulary and wider understanding of the world. Pupils enjoy their time in school and behave well.
Time in lessons is not always used efficiently to support pupils and fully develop their understanding. There has been a recent emphasis, which has been successful so far, on improving presentation skills and on pupils taking pride in their work.
Information about this school
This is a much-smaller-than-average-sized primary school.
It converted to academy status in October 2015. It is part of the Eastern Multi- Academy Trust. The governance of the school lies with the trustees of the MAT, although there is also an LGB.
The LGB provides local support and challenge to the school, while statutory responsibilities remain with the trustees. There is a separately run and Ofsted registered playgroup, Southery Playgroup, operating on the school site. The school has a greater proportion than average of pupils receiving SEND support.
