The school is larger than the average-sized primary school. The very large majority of pupils are White British. A number of pupils arrive at times other than the normal starting dates. The proportion of pupils supported through school action is above the national average. The proportions of those supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs are below the national average. The proportion of pupils for whom the school receives the pupil premium is above the national average. This is additional government funding for children known to be eligible for free school meals, children in the care of the local authority and children with a parent in the armed forces. Alternative provision is provided for a very small number of pupils through arrangements made with the local authority to meet individual pupils’ specific learning needs. These pupils are either educated at home or are supported by the local authority Child and Mental Health Services team as their needs dictate. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress. The school has close links with a children’s centre, which shares the same site but which was not inspected as part of this inspection. The headteacher has been in post since September 2012.