St Peter’s CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The ambitious headteacher, ably supported by the committed deputy headteacher, has been successful in improving the quality of teaching and learning and outcomes for pupils since the previous inspection. Governors hold leaders to account effectively.

Together, they have an accurate view of the strengths of the school and what needs to be done to improve it further. Pupils make good progress from their different starting points because the quality of teaching is good. Teaching is good because teachers plan lessons that are well matched to the needs of the pupils.

Leaders check regularly how well pupils are doing. They ensure that pupils re...ceive the additional support they need in order to make progress. The curriculum promotes pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development well.

Leaders plan learning that will capture the pupils' interests. Pupils speak knowledgeably about their school's values. Pupils behave well.

They are polite and courteous to staff and visitors alike. They feel safe in school and they are keen to learn. Children in the early years get off to a good start in the Nursery because teaching is good and learning activities capture their interests and imagination.

Relationships between staff, governors and pupils are a strength of the school. It is not yet an outstanding school because : The leadership of some subjects is not fully effective because these leaders are new to their role. Occasionally, teachers do not step in quickly enough to offer additional challenge to pupils when they have grasped a concept.

This means that their rate of progress slows. When pupils are writing, teachers do not consistently make it clear to pupils how they can improve the quality of their work. Pupils do not have enough opportunities to apply their skills in mathematics to problem solving or reasoning.

Attendance is below the national average.

Information about this school

This is a slightly smaller than average-sized primary school. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups is well above average.

The proportion of pupils who are entitled to the pupil premium is much higher than average. This is additional funding provided by the government to support those pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals and those who are looked after by the local authority. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs or disability is just above average.

The proportion of pupils with a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan is broadly average. The proportion of pupils who either arrive or leave the school other than at the usual points is much higher than average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6.