Stokesley Primary Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The high ambition and determined drive of the headteacher have transformed the school since the previous inspection.

He has established a 'no excuses' culture that has raised expectations of what pupils can achieve. Provision for children in the early years is good. As a result, they make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for Year 1.

Teaching is good. Staff use assessment effectively to plan work that is well matched to pupils' needs ensuring pupils make good progress and achieve well, including those eligible for pupil premium funding. School leaders at all levels have a thorough and accurate understanding of... the school's strengths and what needs to be improved.

They frequently check the progress of every pupil and take prompt action to address any signs of underachievement. Leaders make good use of performance management to maintain good teaching and raise achievement. Governors know the school well and provide good-quality support and challenge to the leadership team and as such make a significant contribution to the school's improving effectiveness.

Behaviour in lessons and at social times is good. Pupils work hard, respond well to responsibilities and are proud to be part of their school. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Opportunities to write at length and for a range of purposes in subjects other than English are not consistently well developed.

The quality of marking and feedback is not as strong in history, geography, science and religious education as it is in English and mathematics. Low attendance by some pupils reduces their time in school and opportunities to learn.

Information about this school

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

There are two part-time Nursery classes and one full-time Reception class. The proportion of pupils supported by the pupil premium is above average. (Pupil premium is the funding the school receives for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals, pupils with a parent in the armed forces and those looked after by the local authority).

Most pupils are White British. The proportion of pupils from the Gypsy Roma Traveller minority ethnic group is higher than national average and has increased since the last inspection. Mobility levels of pupils joining and leaving the school are typically higher than the national average.

The school has introduced an extra teaching group, 'The Hive', for pupils who require additional support to help them improve attendance levels and to accelerate progress in reading , writing and mathematics. Since the previous inspection new leaders have been appointed for English and early years. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.

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