Co-Op Academy Princeville

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a school that requires improvement Teaching over time has not been good enough for pupils to make the progress of which they are capable.

In mathematics, pupils are not being stretched in their learning. This is especially the case for the most able pupils, too few of whom are working at a high standard. The teaching of reading is too inconsistent.

In some classes, reading activities are not matched to pupils' needs, which is limiting the progress they make. Teachers' expectations are not always high enough. Pupils' presentation and handwriting are not consistently good because some take too little pride in their work.

In some classes, pupils'... understanding of what they are learning is not checked regularly to ensure that the work they are doing is appropriate for their needs. Subject leaders are new to their roles. They have not yet had sufficient opportunities to fully develop their skills and to have a sufficiently positive impact on teaching and learning and on raising standards.

In the past, subjects other than English and mathematics have not been covered in sufficient depth. Disadvantaged pupils currently in the school are making better progress than previously. However, the rate of progress is not yet rapid enough for them to make the gains they need to make.

The school has the following strengths The headteacher and the recently formed leadership team have brought stability to the school following a period of turbulence. Signs of improvement are already showing. From their individual starting points, children make good progress in early years because of good teaching and leadership.

Pupils are happy in school and feel that they are well cared for. Their behaviour during lessons and around the school is good. Leaders ensure that the high number of pupils with limited English language skills, who join the school at different times of the year, get the support they need.

Information about this school

The school is much larger than an average-sized primary school. Since the last inspection, the school has moved to a new building and there has been a significant increase in the number of pupils attending the school. Since the last inspection, there have been significant changes in leadership and teaching staff.

The vast majority of staff were not in their current posts at the last inspection. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language and the proportion of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds are much higher than the national average. The proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is below average.

The proportion of disadvantaged pupils, who are known to be eligible for support through the pupil premium funding, is above average. The school meets the government's floor standards for 2016, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6. The early years includes provision for two-year-old children, a Nursery where children attend part time, and three Reception classes where children attend full time.

The school provides a breakfast club each morning for pupils. Leaders are receiving support from the local authority. The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website.