Sharples Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Leaders have successfully maintained the good standard of teaching and learning since the last inspection. They have an accurate understanding of the school's strengths and weaknesses. Leaders have created an inclusive environment.

The provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good, particularly for visually impaired pupils. Governors' good levels of knowledge and experience enable them to hold school leaders to account effectively. Middle leaders contribute well in leading improvements within the school.

Teaching across the school is of a good standard. Teachers have secure subject knowledge and ty...pically use assessment well to plan next steps in pupils' learning. Pupils behave well in lessons and around school.

They are keen to learn and have positive attitudes to learning. Pupils are well cared for. They are respectful of one another.

Pupils work well together in their classes. Leaders promote and celebrate diversity. Consequently, pupils have a strong appreciation of different faiths and cultures.

The positive and inclusive ethos within the school prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain. Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, make strong progress across a range of subjects. Children get off to a good start in the early years.

They become confident and independent learners. The level of persistent absence has reduced recently and is now lower than that in most primary schools. The curriculum provides interesting and relevant opportunities for pupils to develop knowledge and skills in a wide range of subjects.

At times, there is a lack of challenge for the most able pupils. As a result, some of these pupils do not make as much progress as they could.

Information about this school

This is a smaller-than-average sized primary school.

The proportion of pupils supported by pupil premium funding is in line with the national average. The proportion of pupils with SEND is also in line with the national average. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups is higher than the national average.

The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is also higher than the national average. The school has a resource base provision for pupils with visual impairment. Currently 12 pupils access the provision.