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What did Ofsted say...Extracts from the report include: The school provides a good education for its pupils. They achieve well and enjoy school very much. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress towards the targets in their individual education plans. Pupils' personal development and behaviour are good and their awareness of how to stay safe and the contribution they make to the school and wider community are outstanding.
The curriculum is good and has some outstanding features, especially the enrichment activities, its international dimension and the quality and range of extra-curricular clubs The support and challenge provided by the governing body are outstanding. Procedures to safeguard the welfare of pupils are excellent. Pupils behave well and are very polite and welcoming to visitors. By being school councillors, play leaders, buddies and eco-warriors, they make an exceptional contribution to the life of the school. They also have an increasingly high profile in activities in the town. Of particular note is their empathy with those less fortunate than themselves. This has been very evident in the fundraising they have initiated to support victims of recent earthquakes worldwide and their regular donations to national and international charities. Teaching assistants make a particularly good contribution to small group activities and the learning of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The two learning mentors and special educational needs coordinator promote the welfare of pupils well, especially those from more vulnerable backgrounds. The headteacher and deputy headteacher have had a significant impact in stabilising leadership and management, sharpening practice and raising expectations. The governing body is extremely effective and takes a very close interest in the pupils and their learning, having established very good links with classes and their teachers. Staff go the extra mile, for example in making time and space available in school for Year 5 pupils to practise their musical instrument should it be not possible at home. Comprehensive risk assessments, child protection measures and the safe recruitment of staff mean safeguarding procedures are outstanding. Pupils feel safe and their parents and carers endorse this view. Partnership with parents and carers is good and there is overwhelming support from parents and carers in this aspect of the school's work. The quality of teaching is good, giving due attention to the interests of the children. Leadership and management of the Early Years Foundation Stage are good. The classroom and outdoor area provide a safe and stimulating environment for the children. Almost all the parents and carers who responded expressed highly positive views of the school. This was also true of a few parents and carers that the team spoke to. They (parents) appreciate the work of the headteacher and all staff in helping their children to have a love of learning. A comment typical of several is 'We think this is a fantastic school with teachers who are dedicated to their pupils.' The inspection team considers parents' and carers' positive views are a reflection of the successful partnerships the school has with them.
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