Weston St Mary Church of England Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The executive headteacher and head of school have been inspirational in their drive for improvement. Through their actions, the quality of education that pupils receive has improved significantly. The trust and governors have provided effective support.

Careful monitoring of the school's work has helped to ensure that improvements are sustained. Teachers use assessment information well to close pupils' gaps in learning. Their effective use of questioning and subject knowledge enables them to deepen and develop pupils' learning.

The school's outdoor learning curriculum is encouraging pupils to be resilient and determined. Pupils are transf...erring these characteristics to their class work. They are more willing to take risks and show perseverance when tackling problems.

The school's core values are at the heart of the curriculum. They are helping pupils become well prepared for life in modern Britain. Parents and carers understand the importance of regular attendance.

Very few pupils are disadvantaged by persistent absence. Leaders have ensured that safeguarding procedures are robust and fit for purpose. Staff have a comprehensive understanding of the risks that pupils may face.

Pupils are polite and courteous. There are very few incidents of poor behaviour. Pupils have made very strong progress across the curriculum.

More pupils are achieving the expected standard at the end of key stages 1 and 2 than in the past. Occasionally, teachers do not develop pupils' writing effectively. They are not routinely providing pupils with high-quality texts to read.

The quality of pupils' presentation and handwriting is not consistent. Pupils' mathematical knowledge has improved considerably. However, there is inconsistency in pupils' acquisition of problem-solving and mathematical reasoning skills.

Teachers in the early years plan to meet the needs of children. Occasionally children are not given enough chances to show what they can do in writing and number. While keen, a few middle leaders do not have a secure understanding of how to bring about effective change.

Information about this school

The school joined the Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust in September 2014. The powers of governance lie with the trustees. The trustees have appointed a committee known as the interim local board of governors.

The trustees delegate some of their powers to the local board of governors. The executive headteacher is responsible for Weston St Mary, Whaplode and Edenham Church of England Primary Schools. The head of school is based at the school full time.

This is a Church of England primary school. The last section 48 inspection was carried out in June 2016. The school is much smaller than the average-sized primary school.

The proportion of pupils with a first language not believed to be English is above the national average. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is above the national average. The proportion of pupils with SEND is above the national average.