Heyes Lane Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school.

The attainment and progress of the vast majority of pupils has been consistently above average by the end of Year 6. The leadership of the school is dynamic, ambitious and forward thinking. The headteacher and his senior leadership team articulate a clear vision to a cohesive staff who are committed to ensuring the best for pupils.

The quality of teaching is good. Teachers, teaching assistants and other adults are a talented, well trained, caring and dedicated team. They have high expectations of pupils and form very positive and productive relationships with them.

Pupils say that they feel safe and are proud of their school. Th...ey form strong bonds with each other and behave well during lessons, at play and around the school. Governors have a good knowledge of the school and are fully aware of its strengths and what it needs to do to improve.

Parents speak very highly of the school and say that they appreciate the school's 'open-door' policy, the approachability of the headteacher, and the care, guidance and support provided for their children. The curriculum provides many outstanding opportunities for pupils to learn from first hand experiences through their visits and visitors who come into school. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Attainment in writing, though above average, is not as good as in reading and mathematics.

Standards achieved in 2012 were not as good as in previous years. The quality of the monitoring of teaching is not yet consistent enough to support the school in its ambition to make more of its teaching outstanding.

Information about this school

This is a much larger than average sized primary school with a large nursery and three form entry from Reception to Year 6.

The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups or who speak English as an additional language is much lower than the national average. The proportion of disabled pupils or those with special educational needs is below average. The proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is below average.

The proportion of pupils for whom the school receives additional funding through the pupil premium is below average. The school meets the government's current floor standards which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. The school makes use of what is on offer at Longford Park School and Pictor Special School.

The school is 'dyslexia friendly' and has achieved a number of awards, including: Eco and Healthy Schools Award and the Quality Mark from the Basic Skills Agency. Since its last inspection the school has amalgamated with its neighbouring infant school. A number of new staff have been employed, including three newly qualified teachers.

The school has a new senior leadership team. The headteacher took up his post in September 2012. The school provides pupils with opportunities to engage in a number of extra-curricular activities these include, ukulele, craft, cross country and fencing clubs.

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