Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. Children get off to an excellent start in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Many pupils, year on year, make better than expected progress.

Attainment in English and mathematics at the end of Year 6 is well above average. Much of the teaching in all classes is outstanding. It is never less than good.

Although the curriculum engages pupils very well and promotes outstanding achievement overall, there is scope for the potential of most able pupils to be realised even further in subjects other than English and mathematics. Senior leaders and subject managers set the highest expectations for themselves and others. They check and evalu...ate the school's work thoroughly.

The governing body is highly effective in the way it challenges the school and helps to drive forward improvement in teaching and pupils' achievement. Pupils enjoy school immensely. Their attitudes to learning are exceptionally good, as is their general behaviour.

They feel safe at all times and share trusting relationships with adults and each other.

Information about this school

This is a smaller than the average sized primary school Almost all pupils are White British. Very few pupils are known to be eligible for funding through the pupil premium.

The proportion of pupils supported by school action is well below average. An average proportion is supported by school action plus or have a statement of special educational needs. The school meets current floor standard which are the minimum government expectation for pupils' attainment and progress at the end of Year 6.

Before and after-school care are provided by a management committee. There is also separate pre-school provision on site. These provisions are not provided by the governing body and are inspected separately and reported on individually.