Langton Green Primary School

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Key findings

This is an outstanding school. Pupils reach much higher levels in their work by the time they leave than is typically found and they achieve extremely well on a broad range of fronts.

Pupils are exceptionally mature, polite and courteous, to both adults and each other. Senior leaders provide an extremely clear vision for setting priorities and have very high expectations in terms of pupils' behaviour, achievement, the curriculum and the quality of teaching. Staff are very well managed and routines to enhance their performance are innovative.

The governing body's excellent monitoring, challenge and support aid the drive for continuous improvement. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly supportiv...e of the school's work. Pupils' outstanding achievement has its roots set in the extremely good start to their school life in the Reception classes.

Their skills develop well in all areas of their learning. All groups of pupils, including disabled children and those with special educational needs, learn and progress exceptionally well. Pupils from minority ethnic heritages achieve at the same high level as classmates.

Pupils say that learning is 'really fun and exciting', which is not surprising as staff work together extremely well to develop lively approaches to teaching, which include combining very effective teaching of basic skills to high levels, with applying these skills in other subjects through exciting independent-learning activities covering other curriculum subjects. The school is now seeking to develop better use of its extensive grounds, which are sometimes underutilised in extending pupils' outdoor learning. Pupils behave exceptionally well and their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is fostered to high levels.

This aids their learning brilliantly. It allows pupils to collaborate well, discuss different approaches to solving problems together, recognising and encouraging the skills and talents of others. Not unsurprisingly, pupils enjoy attending school and attendance is above average.

Information about the school

This average-sized primary school has Early Years Foundation Stage provision for children in two Reception classes. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic heritages is small and few pupils speak English as an additional language. The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs supported by school action plus is lower than average, but is above average for the number of pupils with a statement of educational needs.

The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is below average. The school has met the current floor standards, which are minimum standards for attainment and progress expected by the government. The school has a number of awards reflecting its commitment to developing staff performance, environmental awareness, healthy lifestyles and in promoting pupils' basic skills.

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