Brampton Cortonwood Infant School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The determination and focus of the headteacher have driven improvements in pupils' outcomes and their attendance.

Teaching, learning and assessment is good. Staff plan work that is well matched to pupils' needs, ensuring that pupils make good progress. Leadership, teaching and learning and provision in the early years are good.

As a result, children make good progress from their starting points. Subject leaders for English and mathematics plan and implement relevant actions to improve pupils' outcomes. This has been particularly effective in improving writing standards and improving outcomes for the most able pupils.

Pupils' pers...onal development and welfare are good. Pupils receive strong support, which nurtures their development. They grow in confidence and become responsible learners.

Staff provide very effective support for pupils and families. This high-quality support enables vulnerable pupils to succeed both socially and academically. Levels of parental satisfaction with the school are very high.

Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. They are supportive of one another, well-mannered and courteous. Governors know the school community well.

They provide effective challenge and support to leaders. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Teaching over time is not outstanding. As a result, pupils' attainment and progress are not outstanding.

The early years outdoor provision does not fully develop children's learning in reading, writing and number.

Information about this school

The school is smaller than the average-sized primary school. The vast majority of pupils are White British.

The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium funding is similar to that found nationally. (Pupil premium is the funding the school receives for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and those looked after by the local authority.) The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs or disability support is above that found nationally.

The proportion of pupils with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) is below that found nationally. The school is part of the Wath Learning Community Co-operative Trust. The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website.

Also at this postcode