Prince Rock Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. Pupils' achievement is outstanding. Children enter the school with skills and understanding well below those expected for their age and make excellent progress, so that by the end of Key Stage 2, they reach standards that are above the national average in reading, writing and mathematics.

Children get very effective help in the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are given things to do that interest and excite them. They make a flying start to their life in school.

The quality of teaching across the school is outstanding. Teachers have very high expectations of their pupils and are skilled in using questioning to check and extend ...pupils' understanding. Learning is stimulating and fun.

The individual learning and pastoral needs of pupils whose circumstances may make them vulnerable are met extremely well. The very high quality of care shown to the pupils and their families is a real strength of the school. All groups of pupils achieve exceptionally well because of the school's inclusive nature and the excellent support programmes for those who need extra help.

Teaching assistants and the pastoral team make a very significant contribution to this aspect of school life. The partnership between the inspirational headteacher, the staff, members of the governing body and the pupils has created an exceptionally attractive and stimulating environment where all pupils can succeed. This is accompanied by a relentless pursuit of excellence in all aspects of the school's work.

Teamwork and collaboration are essential elements of the school's approach and this is reflected in the pupils' excellent attitudes to learning. Their determination to be 'good learners' is very impressive and their behaviour is outstanding. They take great pride in their school.

As one Year 6 pupil said, 'There is nothing to improve, it is just perfect; brilliant teachers, brilliant lessons and brilliant pupils!'

Information about this school

Prince Rock is an average-sized primary school which is increasing in size. Far more pupils join and leave the school at times other than Reception and Year 6 than is usually found. It has nine classes, including two Reception classes for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and supported by the pupil premium (additional government funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals, children who are looked after and children from service families) is twice as high as the national average. The proportions of pupils from ethnic minority groups or who speak English as an additional language is lower than found nationally. There are fewer disabled pupils and those with special educational needs supported at school action than the national average.

The proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is above average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. The school is a National Support School and Teaching School and gives support to other schools in the city.