Beormund Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school.

Pupils' achievement is good and improving well as leaders are focused on making sure pupils are increasingly challenged. Pupils make good progress overall, with some pupils making outstanding progress. There are no significant differences in the achievements of different groups of pupils.

The quality of teaching is good and this is developing well. Staff have a range of skills and a passion and drive to develop the quality of teaching further. Learning mentors and teachers work well together.

The best of teaching encourages pupils to develop mathematical and communication skills very effectively and to take part in a wide range ...of interesting activities. Behaviour in the school is good. The safe and caring environment that staff create ensures pupils take more responsibility for their own behaviour and quickly learn to develop positive learning attitudes.

The headteacher and the senior team have a clear understanding of the strengths and the priorities for further development. The leaders'

Information about this school

Beormund Primary School caters for pupils with a range of complex needs, primarily behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD). All pupils have a statement of special educational needs.

The school is designated as a mixed school; at the time of the inspection there were no girls on roll. The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium (additional government funding) is well above average. Pupils in the school have a diverse range of ethnic heritages.

There are few pupils who have a first language that is believed not to be English. The majority of pupils come from within the local authority but a significant number come from a range of surrounding authorities. Pupils start at the school at different points throughout the year, with fewer than a quarter of pupils attending from Year 3 to Year 6.