• Pupils make good progress from their starting points in all key stages, including the Early Years Foundation Stage, and achieve well. Some pupils make outstanding progress in Years 3 and 4.
• The quality of teaching is good because teachers use assessment well to ensure that work is given that enables pupils to make good progress.
• There are many opportunities for extended learning, including a wide range of extra-curricular clubs for pupils to enjoy.
• Pupils have positive attitudes towards their learning. In particular, pupils’ spiritual, moral and social development is all promoted well.
• All agree that pupils behave well and are polite and considerate towards adults and each other. Consequently pupils feel safe.
• The headteacher has a strong drive for school improvement and this is shared by teachers. They rigorously check to make sure that pupils do not fall behind in their learning.
• Pupils are known well as individuals and are cared for well, including those with particular needs. Consequently they grow in confidence and selfesteem.
• The governing body is well informed about how well the school is doing and gives effective support and challenge.

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Haselbury Plucknett CofE First School Ofsted Inspection July 2018​