Pyrford Church of England Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school because: School leaders have very high expectations, securing improvement since the last inspection and maintaining high standards. Outstanding teaching ensures that pupils make rapid progress in English and mathematics.

Pupils of all abilities and backgrounds achieve extremely well. Governors, staff and school leaders share a common commitment to raising achievement, ensuring that teaching and learning and the curriculum are of a very high standard. The school encourages parents to participate in their children's learning and this plays a key part in their success.

Pupils of all abilities, backgrounds and cultures work together s...uccessfully. Language and communication skills are well developed. Excellent speaking and listening are a strength of the school.

Pupils and staff are respectful and behaviour standards are very high. Pupils manage their own behaviour well and they work and play together harmoniously.

Information about this school

The school is larger than most primary schools.

Most pupils are White British but a significant number are of Pakistani heritage. The proportion of pupils who have English as an additional language is above the national average. A small number of pupils are entitled to free school meals.

These pupils are entitled to additional funding through the pupil premium. The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs at school action, school action plus and with statements of educational need is average. The school meets the government's floor standards which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.

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