Linthorpe Community Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school.

Pupils make good progress and achieve well throughout the school from their different starting points. The proportion of pupils attaining the expected standard in mathematics at the end of Year 6 is well above average. Teachers usually have high expectations of pupils and plan and deliver lessons that lead to good progress.

A good proportion of teaching is outstanding. Disabled pupils, those with special educational needs, pupils eligible for the pupil premium and those who speak English as an additional language achieve well because : they are supported well and work is carefully planned to meet their needs. Pupils' behaviour is outstan...ding.

They get on very well with their teachers and with each other. Excellent behaviour in lessons and around the school creates a very positive climate for learning. Leaders and managers, including governors, have worked well together to raise pupils' achievement and improve the quality of teaching since the previous inspection.

They have a clear understanding of how well the school is doing and where it needs to improve further. Parents are very supportive and appreciative of the school. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Achievement in reading and writing is not as strong as in mathematics.

Teachers do not always ensure that all pupils, especially the most-able, are consistently challenged to make the best possible progress in reading and writing. Restrictions of the site limit children's access to outdoor activities in the Reception classes, and this holds back their learning and progress. Teachers have too few opportunities to observe exemplary practice in other schools.

Information about this school

The school is larger than the average-sized primary school. Pupils are taught in 22 single year-group classes from the Reception Year to Year 6. The school also has a Nursery.

Around 40% of pupils are from minority ethnic backgrounds, with the largest group of Pakistani origin. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is well above average. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium (funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals, children looked after by the local authority and children from service families) is above average.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs who are supported at school action is average. The proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is below average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.