Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an inadequate school Despite their clear intent and the recent improvements to teaching, behaviour and attendance, newly appointed leaders have not had a sustained impact on improving pupils' outcomes since the previous inspection. The school's performance in all subjects and at all key stages was well below the national average in 2018. Leaders have been unable to secure consistent arrangements for teachers in all classes, which has slowed pupils' progress.

The quality of teaching and learning remains highly variable. Pupils are not catching up quickly from their very low starting points. Some teachers in key stage 1 and lower key stage 2 are not planning lear...ning well enough.

Some pupils, including those who have social, emotional and mental health needs, are not making the progress of which they are capable. Leaders have improved pupils' handwriting and presentation. However, the teaching of phonics and early reading is not effective in Year 1.

Exclusion rates and the number of serious incidents of poor behaviour, while reducing, remain high. Leaders have had a positive impact on improving attendance and reducing persistent absence. However, the rate of absence still varies and remains high in some year groups.

Leaders do not monitor the progress children in Reception make carefully enough. Some children are making little or no progress. The school has the following strengths Senior leaders understand the significant issues facing the school.

Middle leaders have received effective training so that they can play an increasing role in supporting staff to improve their teaching. Governors' oversight of the school's work has strengthened considerably. Teaching is strengthening in Year 5 and Year 6 so that pupils in these year groups are making good or better progress now.

information about the children before they start school, these ideas have not been put

into action. The staffing arrangements in Reception have been unsettled since the previous inspection. The early years environment is safe and secure.

Safeguarding and welfare requirements are met. School details Unique reference number 121591 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10087472 This inspection of the school was carried out under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. Type of school Primary School category Maintained Voluntary controlled Age range of pupils 5 to 11 Gender of pupils Mixed Number of pupils on the school roll 230 Appropriate authority Interim executive board Chair David Portlock Headteacher Lucy Peberdy Telephone number 01756 793314 Website www.

parish.n-yorks.sch.

uk Email address [email protected].

uk Date of previous inspection 1–2 February 2017

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