Stretton St Matthew’s CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. Pupils' achievement is outstanding.

They make excellent progress in all classes across the school. By the end of Year 6 they consistently reach standards in reading, writing and mathematics that are significantly above the national average. The high quality of teaching throughout the school has an outstanding impact on pupils' achievement.

Staff know pupils very well. They have high expectations and set challenging work that enables all pupils to reach high standards and make excellent progress. Thorough and very effective marking ensures that pupils have a clear understanding of how to improve their work, and pupils respond to t...his feedback extremely well.

Children thrive in the early years and make rapid progress from their different starting points. As a result, they are very well prepared for Year 1. Pupils' behaviour in lessons and around the school is outstanding.

Pupils are very proud of their school and say that they are very happy at St Matthew's. They have excellent attitudes to learning and are very keen to do well. Pupils get on extremely well with one another and this creates a warm and harmonious atmosphere throughout the school.

Pupils say that they feel safe in school because of the high quality support and guidance they receive. They enjoy a rich and stimulating curriculum that is enhanced with a range of activities and clubs to promote their interest in many different areas, including music, sport and art. Residential visits and school trips further add to the opportunities on offer.

The headteacher and other school leaders have high ambitions for the school. They are determined to make the school the best that it can be. They have improved the quality of teaching and pupils' achievement since the previous inspection successfully.

However, opportunities to share the excellent practice that exists within school are not always taken. Governance is outstanding. Governors have a thorough understanding of the school's strengths.

They ask informed questions and challenge school leaders rigorously so that the school continues to improve. Staff morale is high because staff feel appreciated and supported. They are extremely positive about all aspects of the school.

Information about this school

The school is smaller than the average primary school. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils for whom the school receives the pupil premium funding is low. The pupil premium is additional funding for those pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals and those who are looked after by the local authority.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is well below average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in English and mathematics. In the early years, children attend Reception class full time.

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