Wolverham Primary and Nursery School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school Senior leaders relentlessly focus on raising pupils' aspirations and achievement. Their expectations are high. Leaders do everything they can to improve pupils' life chances and break down any barriers to learning.

They do so while providing a high level of care and nurture. There was a dip in standards in 2015, which leaders have addressed thoroughly. Leaders have successfully improved the quality of teaching, particularly in the early years and in Year 1; consequently, standards are rising quickly.

Pupils make sustained, excellent progress from their low starting points. They attain at least average standards in reading and writ...ing at the end of Year 6 and above-average standards in mathematics. Highly skilled teachers and teaching assistants use their excellent subject knowledge to include every piece of learning they can in very carefully planned lessons.

They identify pupils' errors and skills very well and use this to construct activities that develop pupils' knowledge and understanding. Teaching is particularly effective in Years 4 and 5 and in mathematics, computing and reading. In Years 1 and 2, the most able pupils' writing skills are not always extended or consolidated in subjects such as history, geography and science.

There is outstanding provision in the early years. Children's outcomes have risen and an average proportion attain a good level of development. Children are ready for Year 1.

Given their starting points, this is excellent progress. A major contributory factor to pupils' progress is their attitudes to learning. They are very keen and eager.

They persevere and concentrate well and their behaviour is excellent. The school does an excellent job in promoting pupils' personal development. As a result, pupils have a very good understanding of how to stay safe, for example when online.

There is not enough coverage in the different subjects of people from a wide range of diverse backgrounds. The governing body is shaping the school's development and future. Governors have a good oversight of what leaders have done to improve teaching and standards, mainly in English and mathematics.

Information about this school

By the end of the inspection, the school met the requirements on the publication of specified information on its website. Wolverham is an average-sized primary school and most pupils are White British. The proportion of pupils who are known to be disadvantaged is almost double the national average.

A high proportion of pupils have a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan. The proportion of pupils supported because they have special educational needs and/or disabilities is similar to the national average at 12%. The school has met the most recent floor standard (the minimum attainment and progress expected by the government).

The school provides part-time education for two-year-olds and three-year-olds as well as full time provision in Reception. It also manages a breakfast club each morning from 8am. The headteacher is a national leader of education and has, since the previous inspection, supported a range of schools in the local authority.