Extracts from the last Ofsted inspection report in January 2009

Pupils have a good awareness of what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. Most are very keen on physical education and take part enthusiastically in lessons and clubs. The variety of opportunities for pupils to be active is a good feature of the curriculum.

In Reception teaching is good. Each day is planned carefully with activities well matched to each child's age and stage of development. The classroom is organised so children can choose and collect resources and be independent learners. Increasingly, they learn and play together and are inquisitive and confident. Staff give children's welfare high priority.

Pupils with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, such as autistic spectrum disorders or dyslexia, often make good progress because their individual needs are met well. Pupils are well aware of the foods to enjoy freely and those to eat in moderation. Many enjoy and appreciate the recent introduction of hot school meals. They also take great pleasure in the firm friendships they make. Pupils learn a great deal about how to keep themselves safe, for example, as pedestrians and cyclists and when using the internet. Behaviour is good.

Teaching is enthusiastic. This rubs off on pupils who settle to work with a will. Activities are often interesting with well-chosen resources. Teachers make sure pupils focus on their work by pausing at intervals to remind them about the task or ask searching questions.

Parents are confident that the school takes good care of their children. Current government safeguarding requirements are met. The arrangements for child protection are rigorous and staff are well trained in this and in first aid. Importantly, staff know each pupil very well and quickly spot any changes in behaviour that might hinder their progress. Pupils who are finding learning especially difficult are identified speedily. A range of programmes is used to help boost the performance of these pupils. There are good arrangements to support pupils at points of transition, for example, the move to secondary education. The school offers opportunities for parents to be involved in their children's learning.