Trinity Church of England First School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Pupils make good progress and achieve well, including those in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Pupils' achievement in reading is a particular strength through the school. By the time pupils leave the school at age nine, their attainment is above in writing and mathematics and well above in reading. Pupils' achievement in writing has improved recently as the focus on boosting their confidence has been successful.

Pupils say that they feel very secure in school as the school teaches them how to stay safe. The quality of teaching is consistently good. In most lessons, teachers plan tasks that motivate pupils and ask questions that extend ...learning.

The curriculum is rich and diverse, making a significant contribution toward developing pupils' skills, knowledge and understanding. Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is well promoted and, as a result, pupils behave exceptionally well and show good attitudes toward their work. The vision and drive of senior leaders and governors to maintain the quality of teaching and pupils' achievement are shared by all staff.

The school has an accurate view of its strengths and areas for improvement, resulting in an effective school development plan used to identify key areas for further improvement. Parents have a very positive view of the work of the school. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Pupils' abilities and confidence in mathematics are a little lower than in English.

Although teachers mark work regularly, comments to guide pupils' next steps in learning are not as good in mathematics as they are in English. Senior and middle leaders do not always set and monitor pupil targets, particularly for pupils with special educational needs, closely enough to help them achieve at the highest levels. Outdoor learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage is hindered as there is an insufficient covered area and resources are limited.

Information about this school

Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is a larger-than-average first school. The proportion of pupils supported through school action is higher than the national average. The most common areas of need are physical disability, speech, language and communication needs, and behaviour, emotional and social difficulties.

The proportion of pupils supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is lower than the national average. Only a very few pupils are supported through the additional funding known as the pupil premium. This funding is available for disadvantaged groups, including those known to be eligible for free school meals.

There is a below-average percentage of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds and only a few pupils are learning English as an additional language. In 2012, the school met the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. The school has a before-school club to support parents with child care.

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