Trinity St Stephen CofE Aided First School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Good improvements have been made since the last inspection. Children in Reception have a successful start to school and make good progress. Good progress continues throughout Years 1 to 4 and pupils' attainment is well above average by the end of Year 4.

Stronger teaching has led to better progress for pupils. Teachers expect pupils to do their best and usually provide tasks which are well suited to pupils' different abilities and needs. Pupils benefit from teachers' clear demonstrations, explanations and questioning.

Pupils are cooperative, enthusiastic and interested learners. Behaviour is good in lessons and around the school. Attendan...ce is above average.

Pupils feel safe and very well cared for by staff. The headteacher and key leaders have taken positive action to raise achievement and improve teaching. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Teachers occasionally set work which is not well suited to pupils' abilities, especially for more-able pupils.

In a few lessons, pupils' learning does not move on fast enough. The school is working hard to strengthen the partnership with parents and carers but a few parents and carers express concerns about individual children's progress and receiving information. The school does not have a regular system for seeking parents' and carers' views.

Information about this school

This is a much smaller than average-sized primary school. About two thirds of the pupil population are White British. Other pupils come from a range of ethnic backgrounds with Any other White backgrounds being the next largest group.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is average. The proportion supported through school action plus or a statement of special educational needs is also average. A well below average number of pupils are eligible for the pupil premium, which provides additional funding for pupils in local authority care, those known to be eligible for free school meals or those with a parent or carer in the armed services.