Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The recently appointed headteacher has brought stability to the school. He has worked hard to improve teaching and pupils' progress.

As a result, pupils are receiving a good education, which is improving quickly. Teaching, learning and assessment are good across the school. Pupils enjoy lessons because : teaching is challenging them to learn more and achieve better.

Across year groups, pupils who are currently in the school are making good progress in reading, writing and mathematics. Rapid improvements in the early years have led to children receiving a good education. They are now well prepared for the next stage of their education.
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Pupils behave well and have positive attitudes to learning. They respect and listen to one another and work well together. Pupils attend school regularly.

They are very happy in school and feel safe. Parents are positive about the school's work and the education their children receive. They are confident that their children are kept safe and are cared for well.

Governors are very well informed and know their school well. They provide the right level of support and challenge. Leaders are developing a broad and balanced curriculum.

However, there is still more to do to ensure all subjects provide meaningful learning experiences for pupils. Some pupils are not making the progress of which they are capable in phonics. Occasionally, in some classes, pupils are not using their arithmetic skills to solve problems in mathematics.

The roles of middle leaders in the school have yet to be established.

Information about this school

The school is much smaller than an average-sized primary school. Most pupils are of White British heritage.

The proportion of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is below average. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils, who are known to be eligible for support through the pupil premium funding, is below average The early years includes a Reception class where children attend full time. The school provides a breakfast club each morning for pupils.

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