Broughton Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Key findings

This is a good school with good capacity to continue to improve. It is not yet outstanding because there are some inconsistencies in the way that work and guidance are precisely matched to pupils' needs, and standards of attainment are not as high in mathematics as they are in English.

Communication with parents and carers is not as effective as it could be so some parents and carers feel that their views and concerns are not always listened to. Inspection evidence shows that the school does take these views into account when making decisions but this is not always apparent to all parents and carers. Standards of attainment are above average and have improved.

Achievement in reading has been i...mpressive for a number of years and writing standards are quickly catching up with those seen in reading. Attainment in mathematics has improved since the last inspection and is now above average. Leadership is good.

The management of performance is having a positive impact on the quality of teaching. Monitoring of teaching is regular and informs professional development. Teaching is improving and teachers are confident in what they are expected to do.

The great majority of teaching is good and some is outstanding. Additional support is very effectively used to help and challenge different groups of pupils, including disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs. The satisfactory teaching seen engages the majority of pupils well but, in these lessons, activities are less focused on helping pupils to make the next steps in their learning and overcome misconceptions.

Behaviour and safety are very positive around school and in most lessons. In satisfactory lessons, gentle reminders quickly improve any off-task behaviour of pupils who are less well engaged in their tasks. Pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties are effectively supported so their behaviour gets better over time and they access the curriculum effectively.

Information about the school

This is a smaller-than-average primary school. Most pupils are White British. Very few pupils are believed to speak English as an additional language.

The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is below the national average. The proportion of disabled pupils or those who have special educational needs who are supported by school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is in line with the national average. The school currently meets nationally set government floor standards.