Stoke Prior First School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. Achievement is outstanding in all subjects and has been for a number of years. At Key Stage 1 standards in reading, writing and mathematics are significantly above average with increasing numbers of pupils gaining the higher levels.

Current achievement shows that pupils are on track to continue to improve upon these results. Pupils achieve exceptionally well because : teaching is consistently good and increasingly outstanding. The best teaching involves pupils fully in assessing their learning.

All groups of pupils make outstanding progress because of the high quality and well-timed support they receive from their teachers and ot...her adults. Attendance is above average because pupils enjoy coming to school. They behave exceptionally well and feel safe.

They show interest and concern for one another, where they live and the wider world. Teachers and other adults have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Parents are very positive about the school and praise the staff's commitment to their children.

Pupils have many memorable learning experiences and opportunities which prepare them well for the future. The school's leaders frequently check the quality of teaching and learning. They have an accurate view of strengths and areas to be developed further and constantly drive improvement so that teaching continues to improve and standards continue to rise.

The school provides outstanding training and support for its staff resulting in continuing high levels of achievement within the school. The headteacher has a clear plan for the school's future. Staff at the school support her fully and there is a very strong team approach.

Governors are knowledgeable and fully involved in the work of the school. They ask searching questions. They have very clear ideas about what they need to do further in order to improve upon their performance.

Information about this school

Stoke Prior First School is smaller than the average primary school. The majority of pupils are White British. The proportion of children known to be eligible for free school meals or in the care of the local authority, for which the school achieves additional funding from the government (the pupil premium), is below average.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is below average. An above average proportion of pupils is supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs. The headteacher works with a cluster of local schools and, in her capacity as a local leader in education, has recently worked with schools in a neighbouring authority.