Arley Primary Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The headteacher has an ambitious vision for the school and is determined to see it succeed. Leaders, staff and pupils share her views.

Children in early years are well cared for. They make a positive start in the Nursery and Reception classes and consequently make good progress across their first years in school. Pupils try hard to reflect the school's core values and they 'inspire to excel'.

They are proud to attend Arley Primary School and their behaviour reflects this. The quality of teaching is good. Teachers' strong subject knowledge and their effective use of questioning ensure that learning is deepened for the majority of pupils....r/>
Pupils say, 'The best thing about this school is learning different things every day'. In writing and mathematics, pupils are making good progress from their starting points. They are on course to achieve the standards expected for their age.

Arrangements to keep all pupils safe are effective. Robust systems and procedures are in place. Pupils are well cared for and a culture of safeguarding permeates the school.

Leaders monitor teaching and pupils' progress carefully. They have clear, focused and relevant improvement plans in operation across the school. The vast majority of parents and carers are positive about all aspects of the school.

They appreciate the approachability of staff and the organisation of the school. They comment that their children are happy at school. The governing body supports and challenges the school.

Governors have a clear understanding of the difficulties faced by the school and they are determined in their actions to pursue improvements. Attendance has risen and is now in line with the national average. Although pupils are now developing a passion for reading because of the whole-school focus, they have not made enough progress in the past and so their attainment in reading is not yet high enough.

Leaders ensure that the curriculum is well planned and underpinned by the school's core values. It offers pupils a wide range of exciting and engaging learning experiences. However, opportunities for pupils to learn and enjoy music are limited, as are those that provide them with understanding of cultures and viewpoints beyond their immediate community.

Information about this school

Arley Primary is a smaller-than-average primary school. The school has a Nursery providing morning places. Pupils are predominantly from a White British background.

The proportion of disadvantaged pupils supported by the pupil premium is average. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is below the national average. The proportion of pupils with SEND is above the national average.

The proportion of pupils who have an education, health and care plan is below average. The school has a breakfast club and an after-school club. This provision is not managed by the governing body.

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