Wardley Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Pupils enjoy coming to Wardley Primary and feel extremely safe in the school's caring environment.

The overwhelming majority of parents agree with this view. Because of good, and sometimes outstanding, teaching all groups of pupils make good progress from their individual starting points. This has been better in mathematics than in English but there is now evidence of accelerated progress, particularly for boys, in reading.

Pupils say that teachers make learning 'fun'. Teachers have very high expectations of their pupils. They know exactly where they are in their learning and plan challenging activities to move them on.

An appro...ach which focuses on the learning needs of each pupil aims to ensure that all achieve their best. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary in lessons, moving around the school and outside. All adults in the school act as excellent role models.

As a result, pupils show respect for each other and for adults. A rich curriculum offers a wealth of experiences to support pupils' outstanding spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Pupils, parents and staff agree that the school is exceptionally well led.

The headteacher has taken decisive actions that have further improved attainment and the quality of teaching throughout the school. Governors provide excellent support and challenge. They share the headteacher's vision and are proactive in ensuring that the school continues on its journey to become even better.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : Achievement overall is good rather than outstanding. It is better in reading and mathematics than it is in writing. Not all teaching is yet outstanding.

Information about this school

Wardley is larger than the average-sized primary school. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium (additional funding for those who are eligible for free school meals, children from service families and those children who are looked after by the local authority) is higher than the national average. The proportion of pupils supported at school action is lower than the national average.

The proportion supported through school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs has increased and is close to the national average. The school meets the government floor standards which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. The school runs a daily breakfast club.

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