Eatock Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school Eatock is an inspiring place for pupils to learn and lives up to its school motto of, 'Giving children wings to fly.'

The exceptional leadership of the headteacher, ably assisted by the deputy and governing body, has set a culture of high expectations and insistence on nothing but the best for every pupil. Parents have nothing but praise for the school. They consider they are fortunate to be part of a school that has their children at the 'heart of everything they do' and typically describe it as 'amazing' and 'wonderful'.

Teachers' excellent assessment of pupils' learning needs means that pupils make outstanding progress. Strong... leadership and provision for pupils who have special educational needs or disability ensure that these pupils flourish. The professional development of staff is outstanding.

They grow into highly skilled practitioners and go on to be experts in teaching, learning and leadership. Pupils rise to teachers' high expectations and benefit from the outstanding teaching they receive throughout the school. The 'magical' woodland and outdoor provision contribute enormously to the way pupils understand and enjoy their learning.

Behaviour is exemplary and pupils conduct themselves impeccably around the school. They are extremely caring and considerate towards each other and those within the wider community. Pupils think school is 'awesome' and feel very safe; parents agree.

The leadership and teaching in the early years are excellent and, as a result, children make outstanding progress and grow in confidence in a safe and stimulating environment. Although outcomes are outstanding overall, there is still a need to embed the improvements made in reading so that a higher proportion make better than expected progress. Full report

Information about this school

The school is an average-sized primary school.

The vast majority of pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils supported by pupil premium is in line with the national average. The pupil premium is additional funding for pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals and those children who are looked after by the local authority.

The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs or disability is in line with the national average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6. The school meets the requirements for publishing information on its website.

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