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This inspection rating relates to a predecessor school. When a school converts to an academy, is taken over or closes and reopens as a new school a formal link is created between the new school and the old school, by the Department for Education. Where the new school has not yet been inspected, we show the inspection history of the predecessor school, as we believe it still has significance.
Headteacher
Mr Andy Dunn
Address
Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0PU
Phone Number
01332571321
Phase
Academy
Type
Academy converter
Age Range
7-11
Religious Character
Does not apply
Gender
Mixed
Number of Pupils
335
Local Authority
Derby
Highlights from Latest Inspection
This inspection rating relates to a predecessor school. When a school converts to an academy, is taken over or closes and reopens as a new school a formal link is created between the new school and the old school, by the Department for Education. Where the new school has not yet been inspected, we show the inspection history of the predecessor school, as we believe it still has significance.
Summary of key findings for parents and pupils
This is a good school The executive headteacher, ably supported by senior leaders, has created a culture where staff are encouraged to work together to improve outcomes for pupils. As a result, the school has improved well since its last inspection and outcomes are at least average in reading, writing and mathematics for pupils currently in the school.
Leaders' actions are based on thorough evaluation of outcomes and they have a clear understanding of what needs to be done next to improve teaching and raise outcomes further. The federated governing body uses its expertise and knowledge to question leaders closely and hold them to account. As a result, pupils' achieveme...nts are improving.
The quality of teaching has improved since the last inspection and is now good. Effective training for staff continues to strengthen this. The new curriculum is broad and balanced and provides pupils with a range of rich and engaging experiences.
The Enhanced Resource provision for pupils with moderate learning difficulties is effective and these pupils achieve well. Pupils show positive attitudes to learning and their behaviour around the school is good. They show great consideration and respect towards adults and each other.
Their attendance is good. Pupils are safe and say they feel safe. They are being well prepared for life in modern Britain.
The pupils' social and moral development is a strength of the school. Standards are rising in all subjects and in all year groups. Pupils are making good progress in all subjects.
Leaders are successfully narrowing gaps in reading, writing and mathematics for disadvantaged pupils across the school so that current pupils are making similar progress to others nationally. It is not yet an outstanding school because : In mathematics pupils do not consistently receive a good level of challenge or develop their problem-solving and reasoning skills adequately. This is especially true of the most able.
Teaching does not develop pupils' spelling sufficiently well. As a result, not all pupils are developing the skills necessary to spell correctly. Middle leadership is not yet consistently effective in raising pupils' attainment because new leaders, as yet, have not implemented the full range of actions identified in their improvement plans.
Information about this school
Alvaston is larger than the average-sized junior school. A large majority of pupils are of White British heritage. The remaining pupils come from a wide range of backgrounds.
The proportion of disadvantaged pupils supported by the pupil premium is above the national average. The pupil premium is additional government funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals or looked after by the local authority. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs or disability is below average.
The school operates an Enhanced Resource provision for pupils with special educational needs. Currently, 12 pupils from Years 3 to 6 attend the unit. All these pupils have a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan for moderate learning difficulties.
The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for attainment and progress. The school, since September 2013, has been part of a federation with the Village Primary School and is led by an executive headteacher, who is a national leader of education, and a single governing body. The school runs after-school and breakfast clubs alongside the adjoining infant school.
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