St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school.

Pupils of all ability levels make good overall progress. By the time they leave the school, standards are well above average in reading, writing and mathematics. Teaching is usually good and some is outstanding.

The teaching in Key Stage 2 is most effective. Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs make accelerated progress. The school makes excellent use of its grounds and visits to enrich the curriculum, which contributes extremely well to pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

Pupils' behaviour is outstanding. They are polite and courteous and are very respectful towards each other and ...their teachers. Pupils say they feel safe in school.

The governing body is well aware of the school's strengths and where improvements need to be made. It is beginning to challenge senior and subject leaders more effectively. The headteacher, supported by governors and deputy headteacher, has maintained a focus on continuing to improve the quality of teaching and pupils' achievement.

Parents overwhelmingly support the work of the school. It is not yet an outstanding school because : The best practice in school is not shared fully to help all teachers move their teaching to outstanding. Teachers do not always plan tasks that meet the needs of all of the pupils, particularly the most able, to ensure they make quick progress in every lesson.

Teachers' marking does not consistently help pupils to improve their work. Subject leaders do not yet have enough opportunities to develop their roles further. Governors do not find out for themselves the impact of school improvement work being undertaken by staff.

Information about this school

This is smaller than average-sized primary school. Most pupils are White British. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds is below average.

Very few pupils speak English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils supported by the pupil premium is below average. This is additional funding to help certain groups, including pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals and those who are looked after by the local authority.

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

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