Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Pupils make good progress from their broadly average starting points and, by the end of Year 6, usually reach above average standards in reading, writing and mathematics.

Girls' progress is particularly strong. In some year groups, girls' achievement is outstanding. Teaching overall is usually good.

Some teaching in the school is outstanding. The feedback that pupils get about their work and progress is excellent. Pupils know how well they are doing and what they need to do next.

They value and respond to teachers' guidance in order to improve the quality of their work and extend their learning. Pupils are courteous and respectf...ul. They look smart, work hard in lessons, show care for each other and maintain high standards of behaviour at all times.

Their attitudes to learning are superb. Pupils feel valued and very safe at school because staff provide a high standard of care. Teaching and achievement have improved since the previous inspection because of the hardworking, well-informed and clear-sighted leadership provided by the headteacher and governors.

All senior staff lead by example and set high standards for themselves and others. Staff embrace innovation. They plan many exciting activities, and involve pupils in decision making.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : Teaching over time is good, not outstanding. Boys' progress is not as fast as girls'.

Information about this school

Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School is smaller than the average-sized primary school.

The vast majority of pupils are White British. Pupils are taught in four mixed-age classes: one Early Years class, one Key Stage 1 class and two Key Stage 2 classes. The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs supported at school action plus, or with a statement of special educational needs, is similar to that seen in most other schools.

The proportion supported at school action is smaller than average. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium funding is below the national average. The pupil premium is additional funding for those pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals, for children who are looked after by the local authority, and pupils whose parents are serving in the armed forces.

Nursery age children attend on a part-time basis and join in many activities with the reception age children in the Early Years class. The school provides before- and after-school care and this was checked as part of this inspection. The school meets the government's current floor standard, which sets out the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress by the end of Year 6.