Stone St Mary’s CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Pupils' attainment is higher than that found in most schools, especially at the end of Key Stage 2. Most pupils make good progress in all subjects.

Teaching is good and some is outstanding. Pupils learn well during the very large majority of lessons. This is because their teachers engage them with interesting lessons and clear explanations.

Pupils have positive attitudes towards learning and take pride in their work. They are polite, well behaved and considerate of others. Behaviour is good and pupils feel safe and cared for in school.

Leadership is good because the headteacher, other leaders and governors have high expectations.... They have successfully improved the quality of teaching. Pupils' achievement has improved as a result.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : Pupils do not make outstanding progress because not enough teaching is outstanding. Some teachers do not tell pupils what they need to do to learn effectively. As a result, pupils do not always produce the highest quality work during their lessons.

Information about this school

The school is a larger than average-sized primary school. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations of pupils' attainment and progress. The proportion of pupils who are eligible for additional government funding, known as the pupil premium, is lower than the national average.

This extra money in this school is provided for children known to be eligible for free school meals. The proportions of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs, including pupils supported through school or school action plus, are above average. Some pupils have speech, language and communication needs, whilst others have behaviour, emotional or social difficulties or other needs.

There are two pupils with statements of special educational needs currently on roll. The large majority of pupils are of White British heritage. Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage are currently taught in three Reception classes.