The Clara Grant Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school.

Pupils make good progress because teaching is consistently good and sometimes outstanding. Pupil's behaviour is outstanding and they feel very safe. Pupils have extremely positive attitudes and are very keen to learn.

The headteacher's persistent and skilful leadership has maintained much of the best practice from the last inspection. Consistent and effective day-to-day running of the school create a very positive climate. Improvements in the teaching of writing, and the way the school promotes pupils' English language skills are extremely well led.

The impact of this work is very clear in lessons and in pupils' books. The leade...rship of the Early Years Foundation Stage is outstanding and children make excellent progress. There are clear systems for checking pupils' progress so that the right support is given at the right time.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : Teaching is not outstanding because teachers do not check that pupils have acted on their guidance to improve their work. The new middle leadership team is developing its role well but more time is needed for its actions to impact fully on pupils' achievements.

Information about this school

Clara Grant is much larger than the average-sized primary school.

A little less than three quarters of pupils are supported by the pupil premium. This is higher than found nationally. This is additional government funding to support pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals or are in care.

In this school, it applies to pupils eligible for free school meals The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is below the national average. The proportion of pupils supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational need is below the national average. A much higher than average proportion of pupils do not speak English as their first language.

Pupils are mainly from Bangladeshi backgrounds, with a small proportion from African and British heritages. In 2013, the school met the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in English and mathematics. The school has experienced a significant turnover of staff in the last two years.