The school is larger than the average primary school. It has grown from having one class in each year group to having pupils starting in two classes each year. There is a Nursery class, which has morning and afternoon places. Only a third of the children who attend the Nursery go on to attend the Reception classes. Many of the children who enter the reception classes have not attended any pre-school establishment previously. Many come from cultures which do not start formal schooling until children are older. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds is significantly above the national average and rising. The significant groups come from Eastern European countries. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is well above the national average. Some pupils are bilingual but a significant number across the school are in the early stages of learning English. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have educational needs supported by school action is higher than usual. The proportion supported by school action plus or with a statement of special needs is broadly the same as that found in schools nationally. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for pupil premium funding is much higher than that found in similar schools. This is additional funding provided by the government to support those pupils who are eligible for free school meals or are in the care of the local authority. The school meets the government’s current floor targets, which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress.