Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils thrive at this inclusive and nurturing school. Staff share an ambitious vision.

The school has the highest expectations of every pupil. The curriculum is planned, structured and sequenced thoroughly. Staff teach the curriculum very well.

There are no limits to what pupils can achieve. The school provides many rich learning opportunities for all pupils.

Pupils are happy here.

They talk with such enthusiasm about school life. From the early years to Year 6, pupils' behaviour in class, around the school and at breaktimes is exceptional. Pupils' relationships with each other and adults are strong and caring.

This is because staff model wh...at respectful behaviour looks like. Pupils treat one another with the highest levels of respect and courtesy. They feel safe.

Pupils have the freedom to express themselves as individuals.

Pupils are well prepared to become the active citizens and leaders of the future. They have an active voice in the school's pupil parliament and take the lead on caring for the school environment.

Pupils benefit from opportunities to develop their talents and interests in music and sport.

Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent represented the views of others by describing Stanton-in-Peak as 'an amazing little school that embraces excellent core values and is helping to nurture the future'.

What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?

The school is passionate about giving every pupil the best possible education it can. Staff want all pupils to achieve their full potential. These aspirations are consistently realised.

The school provides a high-quality education for all pupils in all subjects. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), produce work of a high standard and achieve exceptionally well. Across the school, pupils demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and show a real love of learning.

For example, in history, pupils can talk confidently about life in ancient Greece and the use of propaganda in World War II. They know about historical concepts, such as invasion and empire, as well as how primary and secondary sources help them to understand the past.

Pupils revisit what they have learned through regular memory tasks.

This helps pupils retain important knowledge and make connections between previous and current learning. Staff are experts in the subjects they teach. They check precisely what pupils know.

In reading and mathematics, for example, staff identify pupils who have gaps in their learning. These pupils receive high-quality extra support that helps them to improve.

Leaders identify pupils with SEND quickly.

Plans to support their learning are clear and effective. The school ensures that staff are trained to meet the needs of pupils with SEND. Staff adapt their teaching so that pupils with SEND can fully access the curriculum and achieve highly.

There is a relentless focus on reading across the school. This begins straight away in the Reception Year. All staff teach the school's phonics programme consistently well.

Staff read to pupils every day. Pupils read carefully chosen, engaging texts in lessons. Pupils practise their reading, and they read widely.

They become confident, fluent readers who appreciate books.

Children get off to a very positive start in the early years. They have excellent opportunities to play and learn.

They enjoy learning through well-planned activities. Staff receive training to help them to deliver the early years curriculum. They prioritise children's personal, social and emotional development.

Whether pretending to be palaeontologists or digging for treasure, children learn to be curious, resilient and sociable. Staff engage meaningfully and purposefully with children. Routines are very well established.

Pupils attend well. The school monitors pupils' attendance closely. It works well with families to ensure that pupils attend as often as possible.

The curriculum for pupils' personal development is exceptional. Pupils broaden their horizons and develop their character during their time at this school. They have a mature understanding of equality, diversity and fundamental British values.

Pupils have a strong understanding of world religions. They learn how to keep themselves healthy and safe. Pupils learn about the importance of good mental health and healthy relationships.

Pupils fundraise for the local community and for Bhowanipur School in Kolkata, India. Weekly forest school sessions help pupils to develop physically, socially and spiritually. The school helps pupils to become responsible and thoughtful citizens.

Staff enjoy working at the school and feel well supported. The school ensures that staff receive excellent regular training.

The school is very well led.

Governors understand the school extremely well and hold leaders to account highly effectively. They are rightly proud that this school is at the heart of the community and provides an outstanding education to its pupils.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.