Long Sutton Primary School on the up with good inspection report

The headteacher of Long Sutton Primary School has spoken of his pride after a government inspection report highlighted the improvement being made.

The school has moved from its overall effectiveness of “requiring improvement” in May 2014 to “good” now.

Headteacher Bill Lord said: “We are delighted that the Inspection team recognised the many strengths of the school and how far we have come over recent years. It is the result of incredibly hard work by a group of fantastic professionals across all areas of the school and partnership with parents who have supported us at all times.”

Schools are inspected and rated in five areas – effectiveness of leadership and management; quality of teaching, learning and assessment; personal development, behaviour and welfare; outcomes for pupils and early years provision – and Long Sutton Primary is said to be “good” in them all.

Inspectors noted: “The headteacher, effectively supported by his assistant headteachers and middle leaders, has ensured a continued drive for improvement.
“This has resulted in improvements in the quality of teaching and in pupils making better progress.”

The report also highlights that staff morale is high, pupils make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics and parents are positive about the work of the school. There was praise too for the governing body, which was found to provide effective challenge to the school’s leaders.

Inspectors picked up on two areas which the school must improve if it is to be considered “outstanding”:

• further increase the proportion of pupils who make more than expected progress in reading, writing and maths
• further improve attendance to ensure that it is at least in line with national levels

Chairman of the governors Chris Wesley said: “I would like to place on record my personal thanks to the head, senior management team, the governors together with each and every member of staff at the school and the local community for helping us to make the school the vibrant learning centre it is today.”