Long Lawford Primary School

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About Long Lawford Primary School


Name Long Lawford Primary School
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
Headteacher Mrs Claire Stringer
Address Holbrook Road, Long Lawford, Rugby, CV23 9AL
Phone Number 01788543332
Phase Primary
Type Community school
Age Range 4-11
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 542
Local Authority Warwickshire
Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Leaders and governors have responded positively to a historical decline in the quality of education. In the last 18 months, there have been significant improvements to the quality of teaching, pupils' progress and behaviour. The new headteacher has brought a sense of purpose and has raised expectations across all aspects of school life.

She has a clear vision and is well supported by other leaders. Since the last inspection, the school has expanded from one-form entry to three-from entry and several new staff and leaders have joined the school. Initially this transition caused disruption.

However, leaders are now managing changes more eff...ectively. A caring and inclusive ethos permeates the school. Staff have good relationships with pupils and want the best for them.

Pupils are happy and proud of their achievements. Pupils' attainment is rising. At the end of key stage 2 in 2018, the proportions of pupils attaining the expected and higher standard were above the national average in all subjects.

Leadership responsibilities have been distributed well and leaders feel empowered. Pockets of strong middle leadership and teaching exist in the school. Leaders are yet to fully exploit and share this best practice.

Teachers have secure subject knowledge and use this to help pupils succeed. Sometimes, staff's questioning skills do not deepen pupils' understanding effectively. The teaching of mathematics is a strength.

Pupils are challenged and their reasoning skills develop very well. Pupils enjoy writing and make good progress. They write regularly across a range of genres.

Sometimes, teachers do not ensure that pupils apply their grammar and handwriting skills accurately in their longer pieces of writing. The culture for reading has improved considerably. Pupils enjoy reading challenging whole-class texts.

In some year groups, pupils' reading comprehension skills do not develop as well as they should. Pupils' behaviour is good across the school. Exclusions have reduced significantly over time.

Absence rates have been too high in previous academic years. So far this year, absence rates have dramatically improved. While punctuality has improved, there are still some pupils who arrive late too frequently.

Pupils' personal development is very well catered for. They enjoy attending a wide range of extra-curricular clubs. Music and sport are promoted particularly well.

Information about this school

The school is an above-average-sized primary school. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils supported by the pupil premium funding is similar to the national average. A large majority of pupils come from a White British background.

The proportion of pupils with SEND is below the national average. The headteacher joined the school in September 2018. In the last 12 months, several new teachers have joined the school.

The governing body has gone through several changes in recent years. The new chair of the governing body was appointed in September 2018. The local authority has provided regular support to the school, particularly in the last 18 months.


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