Grangetown Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school This rapidly improving school has a justifiably respected place in the local community. Leadership and management are good. The highly effective leadership of the headteacher and deputy has vastly improved provision.

Staff operate as a strong team. Together with senior leaders, they have brought about significant and sustained improvement in teaching, learning and assessment since the last inspection. Standards have also risen rapidly.

There is good achievement by most pupils in relation to their different needs and starting points in English and mathematics. Children in the early years make good progress from their very low starting poin...ts. The resourced provision provides effective support and pupils make good progress.

Pupils' behaviour is outstanding. They are proud to be pupils at Grangetown and are excellent ambassadors for their school. The level of care and support for pupils and their families and the school's work in keeping pupils safe and secure are excellent.

In the majority of classes, teachers plan lessons that capture the interest of pupils and provide an exciting variety of experiences. These contribute successfully to pupils' good progress and their strong spiritual, moral and social development. Most parents and carers express a very high degree of confidence and trust in the school.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : Some governors require further training. They do not always have a secure understanding of the school's achievement data and they are not up to date with training in the 'Prevent' duty. Even though standards are rising year on year, the proportion of boys reaching a good level of development in the early years is not as high as that of girls.

Pupils' progress in subjects other than English and mathematics varies because planning and monitoring are not as effective. Ofsted_Logo_Black_RGB

Information about this school

This is an average-sized primary school. The school is part of the Aspire Learning Partnership, which is a group of eight schools that provides mutual support and challenge.

Since the last inspection, there have been a number of changes to the staff and governing body. The school has a local authority resourced learning support base, which caters for 15 children who have learning needs such as moderate learning difficulties. The school's early years provision is provided through part-time Nursery classes and a full-time Reception class.

The school also provides 12 places for two-year-olds (Kiddiwinkles) in a purpose-built room. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium, which is additional government funding to support the learning of pupils eligible for free school meals or children looked after by the local authority, is very high. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups is well below the national average and the vast majority of pupils are of White British heritage.

The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is also well below the national average. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs or disability is well above the national average. The proportion identified for additional support with an education, health and care plan is also above average.

In 2015, the school met 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 provides a daily breakfast and after-school club. The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website.

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