The latest Section 8 report for Barton Primary School, which went into Special Measures in July 2013 reveals the school is making resonable progress.
The report is the third since the school went into Special Measures and the Ofsted inspector has now given permission for the school to appoint newly qualified teachers, with a condition it must be in consultation with the local authority.
The most recent inspection took place on 6-7th May. It was noted in the report that since the second monitoring visit, there have been some significant staff changes. The deputy headteacher and a teacher have left the school and another teacher is on maternity leave.
Highlights of report
The report sets out where improvements have been made as well as where they are needed. Below are some of the highlights.
- Pupil achievement in the school has continued to improve
- Current levels of achievement in Year 6 are significantly better than at the same time last year
- Pupils have made rapid progress in reading and mathematics
- Progress in writing in Year 6 is more difficult to assess because of previously inaccurate assessment information
- Support from the local authority English adviser has helped to improve the accuracy of teachers’ assessment
- The proportion of pupils on track to achieve the required level in the Year 1 phonics assessment is significantly higher than in 2013. However, this is still too low, as around half the pupils will not move into Year 2 ready to access the next stage in their education
- Teaching has continued to improve since the last monitoring visit
- Most permanent teachers are demonstrating improved skills that are leading to more rapid progress for pupils
- During the monitoring visit, teachers made good use of assessment information to plan activities that built on pupils’ previous learning
- Attendance has continued to improve since the last monitoring visit as a result of the range of ways the school has adopted to reduce poor attendance
- Where teaching is effective and improving, pupils demonstrate very positive attitudes to their work
- The headteacher and IEB continue to provide strong leadership.
- With the good support of the local authority, they have shown determination to secure strong leadership for the school
- The IEB do not receive sufficient information on the progress pupils make in every class
