St Peter’s CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Key Findings

¦ This is a good school.

It is not yet outstanding because there remain some minor inconsistencies in the quality of teaching and achievement in writing and mathematics is not as strong as in reading. ¦ By the end of Year 6, attainment in reading is above average and in writing and in mathematics it is broadly average. Pupils' achievement from their starting points is good.

Pupils make outstanding progress in reading. They say they thoroughly enjoy reading and most read with fluency and understanding. ¦ Teaching is good.

The school provides very effectively for disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs. Teachers plan lessons so that pupils are engaged and excited by... activities. Assessment information is used effectively to provide appropriate support in lessons but is not always used as effectively as it might be to challenge higher-attaining pupils.

Pupils make the best progress when they work collaboratively to solve problems but opportunities are sometimes missed for them to do this. ¦ Behaviour is good. Attendance is above average.

Pupils have very positive attitudes to learning, are keen to take responsibility and are courteous and polite. They say that school is fun and that they feel safe. ¦ The school's work is monitored closely to provide very clear direction.

Action to tackle weaknesses, raise attainment and accelerate progress has proved successful and indicates the school's good capacity to improve further. Arrangements for performance management and the leadership of teaching are well-organised and successful. The systematic teaching of phonics is very effective and enables pupils to make outstanding progress in reading.

The curriculum has been adapted to better meet pupils' interests and promote enjoyment but there are not yet enough opportunities for pupils to learn and practise writing and mathematical skills in other subjects.

Information about the school

St Peter's C of E Primary School is an average-sized primary school. Pupils are predominantly of White British heritage.

The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for a free school meal is higher than average. The proportion from minority ethnic backgrounds is lower than average, as is the proportion who speak English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils supported by school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is below average but varies from year to year.

There have been significant changes of staff since the last inspection. The school has a number of awards including Healthy Schools status and Activemark. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.

Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory and 4 is inadequate Please turn to the glossary for a description of the grades and inspection terms

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