Tynsel Parkes CofE Primary Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Attainment overall at the end of Year 4 is above what is typical for pupils of that age.

All groups of pupils in Years 1 to 4 achieve well. Progress in reading in Key Stage 2 is particularly strong, because reading skills are well taught in Years 3 and 4. Pupils have good opportunities to improve their writing skills by writing in depth in a range of subjects and topics.

Consistently good teaching underpins pupils' progress across the school. Well-established routines for marking, assessment and the use of pupils' targets support their learning well. Specialist teaching, especially in music, contributes well to pupils' enjoyment of learn...ing.

Pupils mature quickly as they move through the school. They try to do their best at all times and behave extremely well. Their highly positive attitudes contribute fully to their successful learning.

They have a very keen awareness of what they need to do to stay safe and feel very secure in school. Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding. The headteacher, deputy headteacher and governors provide well-established, expert leadership.

Staff teams share their ambition and work together closely to check and to improve the effectiveness of the school's work. It is not yet an outstanding school because : While there are a few elements of excellent practice, there is not enough outstanding teaching across the school. A few weaknesses in the teaching of mathematics hold back pupils' progress in the subject.

Gaps in learning are not significantly reduced for some children in Nursery and Reception. The school development plan is not focused sharply on the aspects of pupils' skills which require further improvement.

Information about this school

The school is much smaller than most primary schools.

Almost all pupils are from White British backgrounds. There are no pupils at an early stage of learning English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils supported by the pupil premium, which is additional funding for certain groups such as those known to be eligible for free school meals, is well below average.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is average. The proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is average. The headteacher is a designated Local Leader of Education (LLE) and provides advice and guidance to other local schools.