A CITY primary school has been judged satisfactory in all areas by education inspectors.
Lyppard Grange Primary School in Ankerage Green, Warndon Villages, is showing clear signs of improvement, especially in the reception years, say Ofsted inspectors.
A report prepared by inspectors said the school was not yet good because the improvements to teaching made by the school’s leaders “are not yet ensuring pupils make consistently good progress”.
Pupils’ progress in reception was deemed to be good, while satisfactory in other years.
The report said there are elements of strong practice in most lessons but others are less effective. Strengths and weaknesses were said to vary from lesson to lesson, but were most commonly observed in the extent to which pupils are set suitably challenging work, the quality of marking and how frequently pupils’ progress is assessed.
Classes were split into groups. Pupils who worked with an adult were said to progress well, but those working independently were not “fully focussed”.
But inspectors noted that the school has improved the way it assesses pupils with disabilities and special educational needs and support is now more closely matched to pupils’ individual needs.
Most pupils had good attitudes to learning, but a few disrupted lessons.
Attendance was above average and pupils feel “exceptionally” safe in school.
Pupils’ behaviour was good outside of lessons and bullying was rare.
Headteacher Phil Jackson said: “Although the school is judged to be satisfactory we are pleased the inspectors recognised the improvements being made and the increasing numbers of children making good progress in our school.
“We are particularly pleased the improvements made to our Foundation Stage since the previous inspection have been recognised and that this is now considered a strength of the school.
“The report accurately reflects our own view of the school and clearly signposts the next steps to be taken on our journey towards being judged good and, ultimately, outstanding.”