Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The headteacher, supported by able senior and middle leaders, has provided clear direction in bringing about school improvement.

Improved teaching is raising standards of attainment. In 2018, at the end of key stage 2, an above average proportion of pupils reached both the expected and higher standards. The most able pupils are appropriately challenged.

Governors are proactive, supportive and challenging. They work very effectively with school leaders. Teamwork is a real strength.

All adults, including pastoral, administrative and learning support staff, are skilled and sensitive in supporting pupils. Disadvantaged pupils and tho...se with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support that helps them to make good progress. The curriculum is well designed to meet local needs.

Many enriching opportunities, provided in lessons, events and through extra-curricular activities, help to shape pupils' learning experiences. Children in the early years get off to a good start in school, thriving in a vibrant and nurturing environment. Pupils have a keen sense of fairness and show respect towards each other and adults.

The calm school atmosphere provides a solid foundation for productive and effective learning. The distinct Christian ethos that runs through all aspects of the school makes a strong contribution to pupils' personal development. Pupils feel safe and secure.

They trust and cooperate with the adults, who look after them well. Safeguarding arrangements are of a high order. Community links are strong and parents and carers have a very positive view of the school.

Attendance has improved over time and is above average. Few pupils miss school. While teaching overall is good, sometimes the sequence of learning is not clear for the least able pupils, or the method and resources are not suitable for the task.

Although handwriting and spelling receive weekly attention, some pupils require further support in applying these skills in their independent writing. The skills of subject leaders beyond English and mathematics are not yet fully developed to ensure consistently high standards of written work across all classes.

Information about this school

This school is larger than the average-sized primary school.

There are 13 classes, including a Nursery unit which provides part-time places for three-year-old children in the morning. Eight of these classes are arranged on a mixed-age basis. The school has undergone some restructuring of classes as a result of budgetary pressures stemming from reducing pupil numbers.

Most pupils are of White British heritage. Just over 10% of pupils are of Pakistani origins and there are several other ethnicities represented. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is lower than average.

The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for support funded by the pupil premium is just lower than average. The proportion of pupils with SEND is below average. The proportion of pupils with an education, health and care plan, is just above average.

The headteacher was in post at the time of the previous inspection, as was the deputy headteacher. Since the previous inspection in 2016, staffing has been relatively stable. The school operates a breakfast club and an after-school club.