The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. As joint headteachers, you have continued to provide a clear vision of high expectations. This is underpinned by a tangible ethos of care which is shared by the whole school team across both school sites. The Northampton Primary Academy Trust (the trust) works in close partnership with leaders and governors. Effective communication and collaboration mean that school leaders and the trust have an accurate picture of the school. The trust provides effective training and many opportunities for moderation and sharing of good practice with other schools. There is a joint endeavour to achieve the best possible outcomes for pupils. You ensure that all leaders in the school are clear on their roles and responsibilities. Effective guidance is ensuring that all leaders, including those who are recently appointed, contribute well to the capacity to move the school forward. However, plans for improvement are not sufficiently sharp for leaders to drive consistently rapid improvements. At the time of the previous inspection, leaders were asked to improve how well English and mathematical skills are used in other curriculum areas. The school has maintained a determination to provide pupils with a broad curriculum and frequent opportunities to use skills across subjects, particularly in writing. However, leaders are working with the trust to put in place revised frameworks to secure a sequential build-up of the knowledge and skills that pupils need. Pupils enter the school with skills that are well below those typically expected. At the end of Reception and Year 2, pupils consistently achieve close to national expectations. Given pupils’ starting points, they make at least good progress. Pupils’ achievement in writing has continued to be a strength across the school. However, at the end of key stage 2, pupils’ attainment of expected standards has been variable in reading and mathematics. Pupils’ progress from their previous starting points in reading and mathematics fell to well below national averages in 2018. Improving pupils’ progress has a high priority on the school’s improvement plan. There have been a number of staffing changes since the last inspection, as well as changes in national expectations. You have reflected carefully upon these and the outcomes for pupils in recent years. Consequently, in the past 12 months, you have revised policies, frameworks and approaches to secure more systematic progress for pupils across the school. These changes need more time to secure consistent, rapid progress. Pupils’ good behaviour and attitudes have been maintained and built upon. Pupils are extremely proud of their school. They feel safe and well supported by all adults. Pupils told inspectors that teachers help them to know how to keep themselves safe in a range of situations, including road safety, and that internet safety is frequently reinforced. Leaders’ chosen approach to the curriculum places a strong emphasis on providing pupils with a wide range of experiences. Pupils told inspectors they have enjoyed recent trips, for example, to a Roman villa, a farm and the National Gallery. The school is also proud to be a Royal Shakespeare Company Associate School. The school’s provision for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is a strength. Leaders make sure teachers plan explicitly to develop life skills as well as healthy minds and bodies. Pupils relish many opportunities to take on responsibilities as pupil council representatives, digital leaders, young leaders, sports crew, and on the eco committee. Healthy eating is promoted at every opportunity, with all pupils receiving free fruit and pupils experiencing new foods at breakfast club. All pupils enjoy access to a multitude of extra-curricular activities before school, at lunchtime and after school. Different age groups regularly participate successfully in external sports events. Pupils show a great deal of respect for each other’s views and beliefs. Pupils are well prepared to be responsible and thoughtful citizens. Parents we spoke to, and the vast majority of parents who responded to Parent View, agree that their children are happy and safe. Parents and carers have a very high level of confidence in the leadership of the school. They value the approachability of staff and the care that ensure children quickly settle when they join the school. They say that any concerns they have are listened to and dealt with.