Spetisbury CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Pupils make good progress in every key stage, including the Early Years Foundation Stage, and achieve well. Teaching is typically good in each class.

This is because senior leaders regularly check to make sure that pupils do not fall behind in their learning. Pupils enjoy learning and have positive relationships with adults and each other. Teaching assistants are effective in giving good support to pupils, particularly for disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs.

Teachers often apply pupils' learning to real-life situations, enriching pupils' experience of a wide range of subjects. Pupils behave well, both in lessons... and around the school. They support each other well and feel safe.

The headteacher has a clear vision for the school and this is shared by all staff. This results in a positive, caring ethos where all feel welcomed and included. Teaching is carefully checked to ensure that it is effective.

The governing body plays an important part in supporting the school and providing appropriate challenge. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Pupils are not always fully challenged in all parts of lessons, particularly the more-able pupils. Marking and feedback do not consistently tell pupils what they need to do to improve their work or provide opportunities for them to respond.

Pupils are not given enough opportunities to check whether they have achieved their targets.

Information about this school

Spetisbury CE (VA) Primary is smaller than the average-sized primary school. The proportion of pupils supported by the pupil premium, which is extra government funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals or in local authority care, is below average.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported by school action is average. The proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is below average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.

The proportion of pupils who start or leave the school other than the normal times is above average. A pre-school and before- and after-school provision operate on the same site. All these are managed externally and are subject to separate inspection.

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