The Mosley Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. Pupils of all ages make rapid and sustained progress. They leave Year 6 with high standards in reading, writing, mathematics and many other subjects.

Pupils are exceptionally well prepared to become good citizens. Teachers and teaching assistants are adept at checking pupils' progress and moving them on to new work as soon as they are ready. Pupils respond to teachers' high expectations by working very hard throughout lessons.

Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Pupils very much enjoy the fun and interesting ways in which teachers present topics. Attendance is high and improving year on year.

The school is going from strengt...h to strength as a result of the headteacher's inspirational leadership. Teaching and the progress made by pupils are improving every year. There is a very strong team spirit where all staff strive to do their best for all pupils.

The headteacher is supported by an outstanding team of staff who are responsible for managing aspects of the school's work. Governors have an excellent understanding of the school's performance that allows them to focus on even the smallest weaknesses and improve them The school has a very high level of active support from parents that is fundamental in helping pupils to excel.

Information about this school

The school is much smaller than the average-sized primary school.

Almost all pupils are White British. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is below average. Very few pupils are supported through school action.

Very few pupils are eligible for support through the pupil premium. This is additional funding for pupils who are looked after by the local authority or known to be eligible for free school meals. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in English and mathematics.

The school converted to become an academy on 1 November 2012. When its predecessor school, Mosley Primary School, was last inspected by Ofsted, it was judged to be good. The headteacher and other staff provide support to three other primary schools in order to aid their improvement.