Purleigh Community Primary School

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About Purleigh Community Primary School


Name Purleigh Community Primary School
Website http://www.purleighprimary.com/
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
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Headteacher Mr Neil Stotter
Address Pump Lane, Purleigh, Chelmsford, CM3 6PJ
Phone Number 01621828282
Phase Academy
Type Academy converter
Age Range 4-11
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 212
Local Authority Essex
Highlights from Latest Inspection
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Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. The pupils' outstanding achievement starts from the time they enter the school, where they are inspired and encouraged to excel in everything that they do. All pupils are highly motivated, keen to attend school regularly and focus on their learning throughout the day.

As a consequence they are making exceptional progress and achieving high standards in all subjects. The quality of teaching is outstanding. Lessons are expertly planned and taught by an excellent staff team.

They are stimulating, exciting and thoroughly enjoyed, although in some years there are variations in the proportions progressing to the higher than expected le...vels in writing. Excellent support is provided for pupils who, because they are disabled or have special educational needs, require extra support. The work of other adults is exemplary in helping this group of pupils achieve their best.

Pupils are safe and behave excellently in lessons and around the school. The school has a strong, caring ethos and is very welcoming to children, whatever their level of need. Leaders and managers, including the governing body, have improved teaching.

It is now typically outstanding throughout the school. Assessment routines are used effectively to gauge pupils' progress and ensure it remains outstanding.

Information about this school

Purleigh Community Primary School is slightly smaller than the average sized primary school.

Most pupils attend from the local community. Almost all pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs supported by school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is below average.

The proportion of pupils who are supported through school action is below average. The proportion of pupils who are known to be eligible for the pupil premium (additional income provided to the school) is well below average. The school meets the current government floor standards, the minimum standards expected for pupils' attainment and progress.

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