The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The school has spirit.

There is a positive and caring culture. The headteacher and her deputy have high expectations and vow 'not to give up' on any pupil. Pupils make good progress across a range of subjects including English and mathematics as a result of high-quality teaching and rigorous assessment.

Progress of the most able pupils has improved since the previous inspection. However, there remain occasions when these pupils needlessly complete work that is too easy for them. Pupils behave well.

They are typically polite, courteous and keen to show off their school. Attendance overall is broadly average. However, a small minor...ity of pupils are persistently absent from school.

The curriculum enriches pupils' school experience by providing a wealth of academic and social opportunities. Governors have rigorously challenged senior leaders about the standards pupils achieve. More importantly, they have given generously of their time since the previous inspection and supported leaders extremely well through some significant challenges.

In the Nursery and Reception classes, children make good progress. They behave well due to good-quality teaching alongside a very caring and nurturing approach. Phonics is taught well in Reception and Nursery.

However, the teaching of phonics in Years 1 and 2 is inconsistent.

Information about this school

A higher-than-average proportion of pupils are eligible for the pupil premium. The proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is above the national average.

The school meets the current government floor standards. At the time of this inspection, no pupils attended alternative provision. A small minority of pupils speak English as an additional language.