Littlemoor Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a school that requires improvement Leaders have not maintained a good quality of education for pupils. Since the last inspection, many pupils have moved on to secondary school without the skills that they need in English and mathematics.

Subject leaders of the wider curriculum do not have enough influence on the quality of teaching. As a result, learning lacks depth and pupils are unable to develop subject-specific knowledge and skills. Pupils' progress falters in some year groups.

This is because some teachers have low expectations of what pupils can achieve. Weaknesses over time in the overall quality of teaching mean that some pupils have gaps in th...eir knowledge. This is especially the case in writing.

Some teachers do not use information about pupils' prior knowledge to plan learning that challenges pupils. Some teachers do not plan learning that meets the needs of pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities. In the early years, some children are not prepared well enough for Year 1.

This is particularly the case for disadvantaged children and those who have SEN and/or disabilities. A small minority of pupils demonstrate challenging behaviour. Some staff and leaders do not manage this effectively.

Leaders have been unsuccessful in securing sufficient improvements in pupils' overall rates of attendance. The school has the following strengths Following a challenging period of decline, standards at the school are turning a corner, particularly in reading and mathematics. Pupils feel safe.

Leaders and staff work well with outside agencies to ensure that vulnerable pupils and their families receive appropriate help and support. Senior leaders know their school well. They are keen to ensure that the school benefits from external support.

This is having a positive effect on outcomes for pupils. Governors provide an appropriate balance of challenge and support. They effectively hold leaders to account for their actions.

The subject leaders for mathematics and reading have been able to secure sustained improvements in the quality of teaching. The overwhelming majority of pupils are polite and friendly. They want to do well at school and they demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning.

Information about this school

Littlemoor Primary School is larger than the average primary school. The majority of pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language, one fifth of all pupils, is above the national average.

The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is well above the national average. The proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is above the national average. In the last four years, there have been several changes to staffing at the school and a number of changes to the governing body.

Since the last inspection, the school has received support from the local authority. A multi-academy trust is also providing support. This has been brokered through the local authority.