Beaudesert Lower School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school.

Leaders, managers and governors have been relentless in driving improvement in teaching and achievement since the previous inspection. Pupils' achievement and the quality of teaching are now good and the school is continuing to improve. Standards have been rising over time; they were above average in reading, writing and mathematics in 2014 by the end of Year 2.

Pupils' attainment is above what is expected for their age in Years 3 and 4 because of their good progress. Pupils benefit from good teaching that makes learning interesting for them. The behaviour of pupils is good; they have positive attitudes to learning and say they feel safe... in school.

Children in the early years achieve well because : teaching staff work together well to provide them with stimulating activities. Governors have a good understanding of what the school does well and how it can improve further. They hold senior leaders to account well.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : The most-able pupils are not always given sufficiently demanding work to do. Not all pupils have opportunities to write at length on a regular basis. In some cases, marking is not clear in showing pupils what they must do to improve their work.

Information about this school

The school is similar in size to the average-sized primary school. There are two classes in each year group. Early years provision is full time in the Reception classes.

Most pupils are White British. Less than one fifth of pupils are supported by the pupil premium (additional funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals). This is below average.

Just under one tenth of pupils are identified as disabled or with special educational needs. This is below average. There is no commentary about the current government floor standards, as the school does not have any Year 6 pupils.

The school runs a breakfast club and an after-school club. The deputy headteacher joined the school in September 2013. Following the previous inspection, the school has been supported by a National Leader of Education from Silsoe VC Lower School.

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