Worlingworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school Leaders have continued to provide excellent provision for all pupils since the previous inspection. The school has grown substantially in size in the last two years, with parents actively choosing to send their children to the school.

Many pupils enter the school at non-standard entry points and with low attainment for their age. Once at Worlingworth, the excellent teaching and support means that these pupils make substantial and sustained progress over time. Pupils who have been at the school for a longer time also make very strong progress.

Many pupils in lower key stage 2 are working above the attainment targets for their age. ...Staff work very closely together and there is a real sense of family. All adults know every pupil as an individual and, equally, all pupils know each other well.

Staff quickly pick up on any pupils' additional needs and seek support from each other in how to meet these in the best way. Pupils are highly supportive of each other. There is no bullying and behaviour is excellent.

Pupils have many opportunities to take leadership roles, from the early years onwards. They take these seriously and have been able to influence whole-school decisions. Governors are exceedingly supportive of the school on a day-to-day basis, by volunteering, and in a strategic role.

They keep a high focus on raising attainment further. The curriculum is broad and balanced. Teachers are skilled at ensuring that within mixed-age classes, there is strong challenge and support as appropriate.

All teachers are also effective leaders of curriculum subjects and work closely with each other to share good practice. Children in the early years receive an exceptional start to their education and make excellent progress.

Information about this school

This school is voluntary controlled and of a religious character, that of the Church of England.

The last section 48 inspection took place in November 2017. The school is part of the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. This school is much smaller than the average primary school.

The number of pupils on roll has grown substantially in the last two years. Pupils are taught in four mixed-age groups in the mornings, and three classes in the afternoon, consisting of Reception/Nursery, Years 1 to 3, and Years 4 to 6. The executive headteacher is also executive headteacher of Thorndon CE Primary School.