Newcomen Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school The inspirational headteacher, supported ably by driven and passionate leaders at all levels, has been relentless in her determination to improve outcomes for all pupils. Both staff and pupils alike live by the school.

s motto of „Believe, Achieve, Succeed.. Pupils are motivated and inspired to be successful learners and make a positive contribution to society.

Leaders, governors and staff are dedicated to engaging with parents to enable pupils to flourish and excel. The governing body is highly effective. Governors have a strong set of skills.

They challenge and support leaders in equal measure. The curriculum affords op...portunities for pupils to widen their knowledge and skills in motivating and engaging ways. Teachers and other staff are committed to ensuring that pupils are learning effectively.

This results in pupils making outstanding progress. Teachers. subject knowledge, particularly in English and mathematics, is exceptional.

This ensures that pupils. subject knowledge is superb. The approach to the teaching of writing is inspired and bespoke to meet the needs of all the pupils.

The way in which mathematics is taught is innovative. Pupils are given the tools they need to solve complex problems very quickly. Reading underpins the whole curriculum and, because of this, children.

s love of books and appreciation of literature are evident throughout the school. Pupils make outstanding progress on their learning journey through the school. This is in all subjects and across all year groups, including in the early years.

The development of pupils. spiritual, moral, social and cultural development lies at the heart of all that school staff do. They are determined that all pupils grow into respectful and tolerant members of society.

The behaviour of all pupils is exemplary. High standards and expectations are met. Pupils are proud to be part of the school family.

Systems and procedures are robust in order to keep pupils safe from harm. Pupils feel safe and know how to keep themselves safe. Leadership is exceptional in the early years.

Every child has tailored activities to ensure that they make rapid progress during their time in the setting.

Information about this school

Newcomen Primary School is larger than average and is oversubscribed. The school is part of the Landmark Teaching School Alliance, and has recently been designated as a national support school.

Children attend part time in Nursery and full time in Reception. Most pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils who are eligible for support from the pupil premium is higher than average.

The pupil premium is additional government funding for children looked after and pupils known to be eligible for free school meals. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is higher than average. The school meets the government.

s current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils. attainment and progress by the end of Year 6. The school runs its own breakfast club and offers a range of after-school activities.

The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website. The school has recently received a range of awards including Healthy School Status, Silver Eco Award, the Anti-Bullying Charter and Basic Skills Awards. The chair of the governing body is a national leader of governance.

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