Constantine Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. The achievement of pupils is good throughout the school.

It has improved considerably this year. The school has introduced new methods of teaching reading and phonics (letters and the sounds they make) which have led to rapid progress. Teaching is consistently good.

There is evidence that some teaching is outstanding. The achievement of pupils supported through additional funding is similar to that of other pupils. The school has successfully narrowed the gap in achievement between these pupils and their peers.

The most able pupils are now reaching the higher levels of which they are capable. The school's leaders rigorously chec...k the work of the school and quickly take effective action if they see that pupils are not making at least the expected progress. Provision for keeping pupils safe is outstanding, with clear policies and procedures which are closely followed.

As a result, pupils progress well in a safe learning environment. Pupils' behaviour is good, and pupils are respectful and courteous to staff and each other. The governing body is knowledgeable, experienced and plays a strong role in supporting school improvement.

The curriculum is lively and enriched by extensive use of the local environment. It contributes well to the pupils' excellent spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Teachers do not always give pupils precise instructions to what is expected of them to be successful in their learning.

Standards in writing are not as high as they are in reading and mathematics.

Information about this school

This is a smaller-than-average primary school. The proportion of pupils eligible for support from the pupil premium (additional government funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and children in the care of the local authority) is below average.

The vast majority of pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils with special educational needs supported at school action is above the national average. The proportion of pupils supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is below the national average.

Pupils are taught in mixed age classes from Reception to Year 5. Year 6 pupils are in one class. The headteacher is a local leader of education and supports schools locally.

The number of pupils on roll has risen by almost one third since the last inspection. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectation for pupils' attainment and progress. The school does not provide access to any alternative or specialist provision.

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