Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school.

Achievement is outstanding because all groups of pupils make rapid and consistent progress throughout the school and attain much higher standards in reading and writing than similar pupils nationally, despite weaker but improving standards in the Year 1 national phonics screening check. Progress in mathematics is at least good and rapidly improving. Pupils make rapid and sustained progress across many subjects because teachers inspire and enthuse them by making learning relevant and linking it to real-life situations.

Teachers and leaders have high expectations of themselves and of pupils. Pupils know they are expected to do well..., work conscientiously and take pride in their outstanding achievements. Teachers frequently use information about how well pupils have learned to help them plan future lessons.

This information is checked regularly and teaching changed to make sure that all pupils continue to do exceptionally well. Much of the teaching is outstanding and never less than good. It involves and interests all pupils and meets their individual needs exceptionally well.

The curriculum is exciting and pupils are keen to learn. They have many opportunities to extend their learning through visits and visitors to school. Clubs are well attended.

Behaviour is outstanding because pupils' attitudes to learning are extremely positive across all subjects. They care very well for one another, feel safe, and take pride in all that they do. Leaders and governors have exceptionally high ambitions for the school.

This has ensured that pupils' achievement and the quality of teaching have continued to improve. Systems for checking pupils' progress are clear and thorough. Leaders regularly support other schools with this process.

Leaders have an accurate view of the school's performance, and have shown great determination and success in driving forward improvements to any aspect of the school's work that is not yet outstanding. Training for all staff is very well planned and the school has worked in a successful partnership with other schools. The school has led training in the partnership and also received training from partnership staff.

Information about this school

This is a smaller than average-size primary school. The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium, which provides additional government funding for children in local authority care, those from service families and those known to be eligible for free school meals, is much lower than that found in most schools. The proportion of pupils supported at school action, school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is well below that found in most schools.

The majority of pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is much lower than that found in most schools. The school holds the ICT Mark, Basic Skills Quality Mark, Healthy School status and the Creative Partnership Award.