Wold Newton Foundation School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Key Findings

This is a good school. It is not yet outstanding because aspects of teaching and the progress of more-able pupils could be better. Pupils achieve well, both as learners and young citizens, because teaching focuses on promoting both their academic and personal and interpersonal skills.

All groups of pupils achieve well from the Nursery onwards. Attainment levels by the end of Year 6 are average in reading, writing and mathematics. They are variable over time because of the small numbers in each cohort.

However, all groups of pupils make good progress from their particular starting points. Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs are supported well and make good progress in a... range of communication and numeracy skills. Teaching is good overall throughout the school.

There is an effective focus on developing a wide range of skills in interesting ways. Pupils' independent learning is promoted well. They are very involved in their progress through 'marking ladders' and individual targets, which in turn motivate them to reach their goals.

Most activities meet pupils' needs but tasks for more-able pupils are not always sufficiently challenging. Questioning does not consistently enable pupils to explore and extend their learning fully The behaviour of pupils is good as are their attitudes to learning. They are happy in school and treat each other with consideration and thoughtfulness.

Their attendance is above average. Pupils feel safe in school and show good understanding of a wide range of potential dangers and avoid them. The leadership and management of the school are good.

Leaders and managers monitor and manage performance accurately, including the quality of teaching. Their findings are reflected in very thorough school improvement planning and in the professional development of staff, which make a significant contribution to the continuing improvements in teaching.

Information about the school

The school is smaller than most others of its type and the number on roll continues to fall.

Most pupils are of White British heritage. A below-average proportion are known to be eligible for free school meals. A below-average proportion of pupils are supported by school action plus or have a statement of special educational needs.

The headteacher took up his post in September 2010. He is also headteacher of Boynton Primary School. The two schools collaborate and the headteacher spends his time equally between the two schools.

Wold Newton Foundation School is part of two cluster groups: Bridlington Sports College for Physical Education and the Driffield Mathematics and Information and Communication Technology School. It has recently been awarded the Basic Skills Quality Mark, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Mark and the Investors in Pupils Award. The school meets the current floor standards, set by the government, which determine the minimum expectations for attainment and progress.

Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory and 4 is inadequate Please turn to the glossary for a description of the grades and inspection terms