Pitton Church of England Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a school that requires improvement Despite recent improvements, teaching is not good enough.

It remains too variable. Pupils do not make the progress of which they are capable. Until recently, leaders and teachers have not had a clear enough picture of pupils' progress.

As a result, some pupils who have fallen behind are not catching up quickly enough. Leaders' plans to support pupils who fall behind are not sharp enough to be fully effective. Teachers do not check that all pupils understand what they are asked to learn.

Some pupils then struggle to complete their tasks. Pupils do not yet make consistently good progress in mathematics, particu...larly in problem solving and reasoning. Teachers are not developing pupils' writing well enough.

Their guidance to pupils on how to improve their work is not effective. Leaders' checks on the school's work have not been rigorous enough to highlight where improvements to teaching are needed. Until recently, governors have not had a clear picture of the school's strengths and weaknesses.

This has weakened their ability to hold leaders to account for pupils' progress. The school has the following strengths The headteacher has responded promptly to the previous inspection. Leaders and governors now have clear plans for improvement.

Effective teaching in the Reception class enables the children in early years and the Year 1 pupils in the class to make good progress. The curriculum is broad and relevant. Pupils achieve well in science.

Pupils gain good phonic skills and learn to read confidently. Parents and carers value the school's inclusive ethos and sense of community. They hold the headteacher and staff in high regard.

Pupils behave well and staff are vigilant for pupils' safety. Pastoral guidance for the children of military families is thoughtful and effective.

Information about this school

The school is smaller than average in size.

It is organised into four classes. Children begin school in the mixed Reception and Year 1 class. There are one key stage 1 and two key stage 2 mixed-age classes.

The large majority of pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils who are disadvantaged is very low. The school receives additional funding through the pupil premium for a relatively large group of pupils from service families.

The proportion of pupils with SEND is a little lower than the national average. The proportion of pupils with an education, health and care plan is in line with the national average. The school uses an external organisation to provide pupils with a breakfast club and after-school care.

Also at this postcode