Ronald Ross Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. Pupils' achievement is outstanding.

They start school needing a lot of support but make extremely good progress to reach above-average standards at the end of Year 6. Children get very effective help with their learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are given things to do that interest and excite them.

Learning is fun and stimulating. Teaching is outstanding. Teachers and other adults have high expectations of pupils, set challenging work and make learning fun.

Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make excellent progress. Teachers know their pupils very well and strive successfully to meet... their needs. Pupils entitled to the pupil premium make the same excellent progress as other pupils.

The headteacher's drive and leadership are outstanding. Senior leaders support the headteacher very effectively and together they have created a very strong staff team committed to high standards of learning. The governing body plays an important and successful role in supporting and challenging the school to help drive improvements.

Pupils' behaviour is excellent. They are polite, treat others with respect and enjoy their lessons a great deal. This is because teachers and assistants know their pupils very well and manage behaviour most effectively.

Information about this school

This is an average-sized primary school. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for pupil premium, additional government funding, is above average. No pupils are looked after by the local authority and there are no pupils from service families.

The proportion of pupils supported through school action is average. The proportion of pupils supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is above average. The proportion of pupils that do not speak English as a first language is high.

Pupils are from a range of ethnic groups, including those of Pakistani, White British, African and mixed heritages. In 2012, the school met the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in English and mathematics. The headteacher, deputy headteacher and Early Years Foundation Stage coordinator provide support for other schools in the local authority.

Also at this postcode