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OVERALL EVALUATION
This School's effectiveness is good and it provides good value for money.
Good teaching ensures that all pupils achieve well in relation to their ability.
Standards are above average. The very good leadership of the headteacher and the strength
of the governing body ensure that this is a school that is always seeking to improve. It
takes account of the needs of all its pupils very well.
- The headteacher has a very clear vision that is fundamental in steering the school's
determination to improve within a very caring environment that promotes a very good
ethos.
- Teaching, supported by very effective assistants, is good and standards are above
average.
- A very good curriculum is supplemented by a particularly wide variety of additional
opportunities and outstanding links with the community.
- The governors' knowledge about the school is making a very strong contribution to
the school's improvement.
- The 'pupil council' is exceptional. It has a significant impact on the work of the
school.
- Links with and involvement of parents are very good. They have every confidence in the
school.
All key issues raised at the previous inspection have been addressed very well. The
quality of teaching, assessment and the curriculum have improved, as has leadership and
management. The role of the governors is much stronger. The commitment of all staff is
instrumental in assuring the school's effectiveness and it is offering a higher quality of
care. Links with parents are very much better. The very good leadership and teaching of
the headteacher mean that there is a very strong sense of purpose, with a determination to
raise standards permeating throughout the school. This has a significant and very positive
impact on all aspects of the school's work. Since the last inspection, school buildings
have been refurbished and the learning environment enhanced both inside and out. The
school is well placed to continue going from strength to strength with the complete
confidence of the parents.
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THE MAIN TEXT OF THE REPORT
Leadership and management are very good.
Pupils achieve well and standards are good.
From Year 1 to Year 6, pupils make good progress in their learning.
Currently in Year 2 and Year 6, pupils are attaining above average standards.
Standards seen during the inspection in Year 6 were well above average
in English, Mathematics and Science.
Pupils achieve well because their individual progress is carefully monitored and new
targets for learning are set which they understand.
Pupils' personal qualities and spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
are very good.
Since the last inspection the school has achieved a
well above the national average attendance rate in most years.
Pupils want to come to school and they wear the uniform with real pride.
Opportunities for learning beyond the classroom are very good.
Provision for pupils with special educational needs is very effective.
The very small team of dedicated teachers has successfully adapted curriculum planning
to meet the needs of all seven age groups within the two classses.
There are no areas of significant weakness that require additional focussed attention.
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