St Leonard’s Church of England Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school The headteacher has developed a highly effective team of leaders who have clear responsibilities.

They work as a cohesive unit to maximise outcomes for all groups of pupils. The headteacher and governors invest in developing the staff team. As a result, teachers and other adults are well trained, effective and motivated in their work to support pupils.

Pupils make excellent progress from their varied starting points. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics at the end of key stage 2 in 2016 was above average. Disadvantaged pupils attain well.

Their average scores in readi...ng and mathematics tests at the end of Year 6 in 2016 were above those for other pupils nationally. Pupils in key stage 1 make very strong progress. A high proportion of those in Years 1 and 2 in 2016 made expected and more than expected progress over time.

Teachers have very high expectations of what pupils can achieve. They set challenging tasks that deepen and extend pupils' learning. Pupils have fewer opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge in science than in other subjects.

Governors play an active part in the life of the school. They have a thorough understanding of pupils' progress which enables them to ask probing questions of leaders. Pupils experience a wide range of opportunities to develop their spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding.

They are well prepared for life in modern Britain because they learn about different faiths and cultures. Children in the early years make outstanding progress because they have clear routines and are motivated to engage in learning from the beginning of their education. Leaders have ensured that the rapid expansion of the early years provision has resulted in an enrichment of the curriculum offer.

Standards have not been compromised. Pupils behave extremely well. They are proud to be pupils at St Leonard's and demonstrate this through their exceptional attendance.

Pupils learn how to keep themselves healthy and safe. They develop resilience and emotional security. Parents are very supportive of the school and, in particular, its leaders.

They welcome the approachable and caring stance taken where every pupil is known and understood.

Information about this school

The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website. Since the last inspection, the school building has been extended to enable the admission of two classes in each year group.

There are currently two classes in Reception and one in each other year group. The school opened a part-time Nursery class in September 2016. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is below average.

Around half of those on roll speak English as an additional language. Pupils come from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds with the main groups being White British and Black African. The school meets the current government floor standards.

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