Bacon Garth Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school.

The quality of teaching is never less than good and much is outstanding. This ensures that all pupils make excellent progress as they move up through the school. Pupils' behaviour is outstanding and contributes strongly to their excellent attitudes to learning.

Pupils attend very regularly and say that they 'love coming to school.' They are proud of their school. A stimulating and very well-planned curriculum provides exciting opportunities that broaden pupils' experiences.

Pupils have an excellent understanding of other cultures and the world around them. By the time they leave this school pupils are very well prepared ...for the next stage of their education and have a strong sense of what is required to be a good citizen. Teaching assistants provide high quality support for pupils' learning in class and for small groups of pupils outside the classroom.

Teachers always provide excellent suggestions for pupils to improve their work in English and, as a result, skills in reading and writing have improved. Meticulous planning of the school building and creative displays of pupils' work provide a stunning environment for learning. The headteacher and school leaders are highly regarded by the parents for the impressive improvements that have been made to the quality of education for their children.

Governors have high ambitions for the pupils. They work extremely closely with the school to ensure that the needs of all pupils are met. Pupils thrive in a caring and supportive environment and say they feel safe.

They develop outstanding personal skills.

Information about this school

This is an average sized primary school containing Nursery and Reception classes. The proportion of girls in the school is well-below the national average.

The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium is average. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups is well-below average. Very few are at an early stage in learning English.

The proportion of pupils supported at school action is average, as is the proportion of pupils supported by school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs. The school holds the National Healthy School status and an Inclusion Award. A children's centre is based on the school site and is managed by the local authority.

This will be inspected separately. The headteacher is recognised by the National College for School Leadership as a local leader of education. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in English and mathematics.