Ofsted and performance data
Ofsted
Following its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023, William Law CofE Primary School continues to be judged as a good school. The inspection recognised the strong progress made in recent years, particularly under new leadership, and highlighted the school’s caring, inclusive community rooted in its Christian values.
Strengths identified include a strong culture of reading, an ambitious and well-designed curriculum, effective support for pupils’ wellbeing (including those with SEND), and high standards of behaviour and safeguarding. Pupils feel safe, happy and take pride in their learning, while staff are well supported in their roles and development.
Inspectors also recognised the wide range of opportunities available to pupils, enriching their learning beyond the classroom.
There are two areas for further development: strengthening the precision of support for some pupils with SEND, and ensuring that previously taught knowledge is revisited consistently. Work in both areas is already underway as part of the school’s ongoing improvement plans.
William Law CE Primary - Ofsted - March 2023
William Law CE Primary - Ofsted - April 2017
Our performance data
The Government School Performance Measures Website allows you to compare our school with other schools in England. https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/
Our most recent Key Stage 2 results can be viewed here: School Performance Data. https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/140917/william-law-cofe-primary-school/primary
Our MTC and Phonics Screener data can be found here:
SIAMS Report
As William Law is a Church of England academy, we are also inspected by the Diocese; the last inspection took place in March 2019. Some of the headlines are below:
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Inspirational leadership from the Headteacher
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Highly skilled senior leadership team
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Governors are unanimous in valuing each child as a child of God
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The school’s Christian vision drives the exceptionally innovative and creative work of the school
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Collective worship energises the school day
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High quality RE inspires pupils to critically explore religion and world views in the context of the modern world
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The role of the inclusion manager and learning mentors to support vulnerable pupils and work with parents
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Learning that is innovative, challenging and fun
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Prayer places God at the centre of this community and is a tangible expression of hope
