The governors do not ensure that the school meets its statutory obligations as regards acts of collective worship. The school s evaluation of its performance Unsatisfactory. Although the quality of teaching is monitored throughout the school and action taken to address weaknesses, this has had little impact on improving the quality of teaching in numeracy or that of individual teachers. The school does not use test data well to set targets for improving whole school performance or the attainment of individual pupils. The strategic use of resources Satisfactory.
Financial planning is now much more focused and the budget is monitored rigorously.
The actions to be taken to address identified weaknesses in standards and teaching are carefully costed. The school uses new technology well for communications and security. It seeks value for money at competitive rates. The school does not formally involve parents or pupils in decision making The school s staffing and accommodation satisfactorily support teaching and learning and the quality of the school s learning resources makes a good contribution to the pupils progress. The school is well led and managed The right amount of homework to be given To be better informed about their child s progress A wider range of out-of school activities to be offered to younger pupils Inspectors concur with most of the parents positive comments although the expectation of the level of work, of which some of the pupils are capable, is sometimes too high or too low.