St William’s Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The exceptional leadership of the headteacher, together with her strong leadership team, has transformed the culture of the school. Her high aspirations and determination to ensure that pupils enjoy learning and achieve well has united staff and governors in a common vision and secured significant improvements in the quality of teaching and learning and pupil achievement. The governing body are highly focused and effective.

They rigorously evaluate themselves and the school with a clear focus on pupils' achievement. Pupils behave well and enjoy learning because : teachers plan lessons which are engaging and use resources which will capture pupils'... interest and enthusiasms. The school has a highly inclusive ethos and strong values are promoted through the 'St William's way'.

Pupils are proud of their school and are keen to come to school. Leaders have created a learning community where there is a commitment to learning at all levels – pupils, staff and governors – and a readiness to draw widely on best practice. Parental support for the school is high because : leaders have effectively engaged with the whole school community.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : Assessment within some lessons needs to be more precise so that teachers more rapidly provide support for those pupils who are struggling, and opportunities for the most-able pupils to deepen their knowledge and understanding. Middle leaders are enthusiastic and keen to develop their subjects, but are only beginning to develop their roles in monitoring and evaluating pupils' achievement. Teaching and learning in some subjects, such as art and history, are not of the same high standard as in English and mathematics.

Information about this school

The school is larger than the average-sized primary school. Most pupils are White British. A small number speak English as an additional language.

The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs or disability supported through a statement or education, health and care plan is below average. The proportion of pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals is below average. The school meets the government's floor standards which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of year 6.