Stainton CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Since the previous inspection, senior leaders have worked with positive effect with the local authority and other schools. Standards are rising in English and mathematics. Children get off to a good start and make good progress in the early years.

Adults provide stimulating activities that engage and interest children. Phonics is taught well. Younger pupils read and pronounce sounds and write with confidence the letters that these sounds represent.

The quality of teaching and learning is good. Leaders have successfully implemented strategies to improve writing. This is reflected in the good progress that current pupils are making.
.../>There is now a consistent approach to teaching mathematics across the school. However, some older pupils still find it difficult to explain clearly how they solve mathematical problems. Reading has a high profile in school.

Some pupils' progress in reading is hampered because they do not read very much out of school. Pupils' attendance is higher than the national average, reflecting their enjoyment of school. Senior leaders have implemented new approaches to accurately measure pupils' progress.

When pupils need additional support, leaders now swiftly provide help to get pupils back on track. Middle and subject leaders are leading improvements in their areas of responsibility. This is helping to raise standards across the curriculum.

Subjects in the wider curriculum, such as history and geography, are brought to life through trips and visits beyond the local community. The behaviour of pupils is good. They have positive attitudes to learning and say they feel safe.

Pupils are respectful towards each other and the adults around them. Most parents and carers speak positively about the school. However, several find that there is a lack of transparency around decisions taken by leaders and governors when parents raise issues.

Governors have a good understanding of the strengths and areas for further development. However, some are at an early stage in developing their skills in this role.

Information about this school

This is a smaller-than-average size primary school.

The vast majority of pupils are White British. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is much lower than the national average. The proportion of pupils with SEND is lower than the national average.

The school offers breakfast and after-school clubs