Hutchinson Memorial CofE First School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school Excellent leadership at this school brings out the best in everyone. The headteacher sets high standards for herself and others. She provides calm, well-informed and purposeful direction and energy that has steered this school upwards to many significant successes.

Academic standards in reading, writing and mathematics are high in all year groups. Year on year, pupils make excellent progress in each class. Regardless of background or ability, all pupils do very well and get the chance to shine.

Disadvantaged pupils often do better than other pupils nationally. Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities get highl...y effective support and the most able pupils soar to some remarkable heights in their learning. The standard of pupils' written work in several different subjects is excellent.

The quality of teaching in all subjects is consistently strong. It meets pupils' learning needs with ambitious precision. Whether they begin in the Nursery or Reception Year, children get off to a great start in the early years class.

They make rapid gains in all areas of learning and are exceptionally well prepared for learning in the years ahead. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are polite to one another, respectful to adults and show keen interest in their lessons.

Attendance at school is above average and lateness is rare. Pupils arrive at school looking smart and are ready to learn. Pupils say they feel very safe and happy at school.

This shows in their confident, mature demeanour and supportive attitudes towards others. The governors have a detailed understanding of the school's performance and are always looking for ways to build further on the school's many achievements. Consequently, the school has gone from strength to strength.

Parents are very supportive of the school's work. All of the parents who responded to Parent View would recommend this school to other families. Several parents described the school as 'fantastic'.

Inspection evidence supports this view. School leaders and staff are superb role models for the youngsters at this school. They help pupils to understand the value of hard work and perseverance.

They also demonstrate the importance of honesty, integrity and concern for others. Pupils are equipped with positive attitudes and values that help them to make the most of the many opportunities the school provides. When they leave at the end of Year 4, pupils are extremely well prepared for the next step in their education.

The foundations laid at this school will support them very well in their future lives.

Information about this school

Hutchinson Memorial CofE (A) First School is smaller in size than the average primary school. Pupils are taught in four classes: one early years class, two key stage 1 classes and one key stage 2 class.

The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds is well below the national average. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils at the school is below the national average. The term 'disadvantaged pupils' is used to describe those pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals and those who are looked after by the local authority.

These pupils receive additional support from pupil premium funding. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is below the national average. The school offers morning early years provision for nursery-age children and full-time early years provision for reception-age children.

Both groups of children are taught in one early years class. The school meets requirements for the publication of specified information on its website. The school has plans to join a local multi-academy trust in 2017.

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