Wolviston Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school.

Standards in reading and mathematics at both the end of Year 2 and Year 6 have been well-above average for a number of years. Attainment in writing has improved so that it is now significantly above average too. This is because leaders and teachers have worked hard together to improve pupils' writing skills throughout the school.

While standards in other subjects are always at least good and sometimes outstanding, they are not quite as high as in mathematics and English. Teachers use their excellent knowledge to plan work that stretches all pupils, including the most able. Lessons are interesting and expectations are high so that... all pupils are eager to learn.

Pupils' attitudes and work ethic are exemplary and they make rapid progress as a result. Pupils are proud ambassadors for their school. They show high levels of care for each other and older pupils take on active responsibilities in the day-to-day running of the school, for example, they sometimes lead assemblies and also help to achieve safe play times on a daily basis.

As a result, behaviour and safety are both outstanding. The curriculum is rich and vibrant. While there is a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy skills in all subjects, pupils also have a broad range of other experiences which make an excellent contribution to their wider understanding of the world.

The indoor and outdoor learning environment in the Early Years Foundation Stage is used extremely well with a wide range of activities that spark the interest of children. Parents hold the school in high regard and say staff are extremely approachable. As one said, 'I wish I was still at school, it is great.'

The headteacher has created a strong team of teachers and other staff who share her ambition that all pupils will reach the highest possible standards. This rigorous and determined approach has led to improvements in the quality of teaching and raised standards in writing so that both are now outstanding. This has been achieved within a positive atmosphere where staff and pupils thrive.

Governors are knowledgeable and have excellent plans in place to make sure the school continues to improve.

Information about this school

Wolviston Primary is smaller than the average-sized primary school. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium is well below the national average.

(The pupil premium is additional funding for those pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals, children from service families and those children that are looked after by the local authority.) The vast majority of pupils are of White British heritage and speak English as their first language. The proportion of pupils supported through school action is lower than that found nationally.

The proportion of pupils supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is similar to that found nationally. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. The school has a range of awards including the Gold Artsmark, and is a UNICEF Rights Respecting School.