Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Key Findings

This is an outstanding school.

Pupils' achievement is now excellent as a result of sustained improvement in the quality of provision and in the management of performance since the last inspection. .Pupils make outstanding progress from their typically average starting points in the Early Years Foundation Stage to reach well above average attainment by the end of Year 6.

Their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is a particular strength. The quality of teaching and learning is outstanding as a result of inspirational teaching. The dedication and commitment of all staff to motivate pupils has resulted in an environment in which high quality learning takes place.

The qualit...y of assessment in English is of the very highest standard. It is not as strong in mathematics. Pupils' behaviour and safety is exemplary.

There is a great mutual respect and understanding between adults and pupils. Pupils are caring of each other and have extremely positive attitudes to learning. They provide support and encouragement for each other so that all feel safe and learn happily.

Attendance is high for all groups of pupils. Leadership and management have improved considerably since the last inspection. As a result of rigorous performance management, including accurate evaluation of the quality of teaching and learning, provision has improved to outstanding.

The curriculum is highly effective in meeting the needs of all pupils.

Information about the school

This is a smaller than average sized primary school. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is well below the national average.

The proportion of pupils supported by school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is below average. Most pupils are of White British heritage, with a small number coming from a variety of minority ethnic backgrounds. The school meets the current floor standards which set the government's expectations for attainment and progress.

The school has Liverpool Diocesan Award, Healthy School status, Lancashire County Council Learning Excellence Awards for literacy and community cohesion, and Evaluation of Every Child a Reader (ECaR) accreditation. There is a nursery, breakfast club and after-school club on the school's site. These are not managed by the governing body.

They receives their own inspections and the reports are available on the Ofsted website at www.ofsted.gov.

uk 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

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