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This is a good school. It is not yet outstanding as inconsistencies remain in teaching so that pupils make good rather than rapid and sustained progress in their learning. Since the last inspection, improvements have been made in behaviour and safety which are outstanding.
This reflects the views of the overwhelming majority of parents and carers. Achievement is good. Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage are given a secure start and make good progress.
The good progress of pupils across the rest of the school, including disabled pupils and those with a statement of special educational needs, reflects the sustained improvements made since the last inspection. Teachers have good subject ...knowledge. Their strong relationships with the pupils together with their high expectations ensure that teaching is good.
Pupils show high levels of engagement in lessons and good questioning challenges pupils of different abilities. However, work is sometimes not matched to pupils' needs and this results in a drop in the pace of learning. The behaviour, attitudes and safety of pupils is outstanding.
Pupils take on a wide range of responsibilities around the school. They are adept at applying their personal skills in resolving problems and show considerable respect and care for others and the world around them. The headteacher, ably supported by the deputy headteacher, the senior leadership team and governors, provides strong leadership and vision.
Good use is made of assessment data and the effective monitoring of teaching and performance management ensures that teaching is improving. The monitoring of literacy across the curriculum is less effective in identifying the skills learnt by the pupils. The strong religious foundation of the school and the solid relationships enjoyed with parents, carers and the wider community contribute to the exceptional promotion of pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
Information about the school
This is a larger-than-average-sized primary school. About one third of the pupils are from minority ethnic communities, many of whom speak English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is well below the national average.
The proportion of pupils supported by 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. Since the last inspection, a new leadership team has been formed and new buildings have been added.
A new nursery is opening on-site in September 2012. The school runs a breakfast club. The school has received a number of awards including the Eco–Schools Green Flag, and Basic Skills Quality Mark.
