Whitefield Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Pupils enjoy school and are enthusiastic about everything they do, which is one reason why their attendance is above average. The large majority of the parents say their children are happy and are kept safe.

Pupils achieve well. Attainment is well above national expectations in English and mathematics. All groups of pupils, including those with special educational needs and those supported by the pupil premuim, make good progress from their starting points.

Teaching is good and some is outstanding. Good relationships and carefully planned activities keep pupils fully involved and actively learning. Pupils behave well in all situations....r/>
They are treated with respect and their considerate, helpful attitudes reflect the school motto ABC: 'Aim high, Be responsible, Care and Respect'. Pupils say they feel safe in school and that bullying is not an issue. They know they can seek help from all staff and are sure they listen to any worries and sort them out quickly.

Senior leaders, staff and governors are fully united and committed to make the school even more successful. Professional training and regular checks on the quality of teaching have successfully increased the proportion that is good, which in turn has raised achievement. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Not enough teaching is outstanding and a small proportion requires improvement.

Boys do not do quite as well as the girls in writing.

Information about this school

The school is larger than the average-sized primary school. Most pupils are of White British heritage.

The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium (additional government funding for pupils eligible for free school meals and those in local authority care) is 6%, which is well below the national average. The proportion of pupils supported through school action, school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is well below the national average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, the minimum expectation for pupils' attainment and progress.

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