St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill

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About St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill


Name St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
Headteacher Mrs Joanne Robinson
Address Hindley Road, Daisy Hill, Bolton, BL5 2JU
Phone Number 01942634688
Phase Primary
Type Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 3-11
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 405
Local Authority Bolton
Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Strong leadership by the headteacher and deputy headteacher has driven improvement further since the previous inspection.

Determined actions by leaders, including subject leaders, mean that almost all pupils are now making good progress across a range of subjects. Proportions of pupils attaining the expected standards in English and mathematics are high. Although achievement in writing is strong, it is not as strong as in reading and mathematics.

Leaders have used professional development and training opportunities effectively to further improve the quality of teaching. Governors have a wide range of skills and are supportive of the schoo...l. They contribute to its continuous improvement.

The quality of teaching and learning is good. Teachers' effective use of questions is a strength of teaching. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported and make good progress from their starting points.

Attendance rates have continued to improve, particularly for disadvantaged pupils. Leaders have taken a wide range of actions to monitor and improve the attendance of pupils. Leaders' actions to deepen pupils' knowledge and understanding in subjects other than English and mathematics are new.

They have had insufficient time to show impact on further increasing the number of pupils attaining higher standards across the school. Children in early years make good progress. Most children are ready for Year 1 by the time they finish their Reception Year.

However, too few children exceed a good level of development. The progress of disadvantaged pupils continues to improve. Their attainment compares well with that of other pupils nationally.

Teachers' expectations of presentation in pupils' writing books are sometimes too low. The curriculum is broad and balanced and contributes to the good progress that pupils make. A strong culture of safeguarding exists throughout the school.

Procedures for keeping pupils safe are secure and clear. The pastoral and academic support for pupils is a high priority for leaders. Pupils behave well around school and in classrooms.

Teachers and leaders deal swiftly with the very few incidents of misbehaviour. Pupils feel safe in school and know how to keep themselves safe.

Information about this school

The school is larger than the average-sized primary school.

The proportion of pupils supported by the pupil premium is much lower than the national average. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups or who speak English as an additional language is much lower than the national average. The proportion of pupils with SEND is broadly average.

The proportion of pupils who have an education, health and care plan is broadly average. The school is a voluntary-controlled Church of England primary school in the Diocese of Manchester. At its last section 48 inspection in July 2016, it was judged outstanding.


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