Horton Park is a larger than average primary school. The school is expanding and plans to move into new accommodation in the autumn term of 2012. The extension of the premises was under construction at the time of the inspection. There is a higher than average proportion of girls and the proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is well above average. About half of the pupils are of Pakistani heritage and one third are White British. Pupils from Eastern Europe are the next largest group in this diverse school community where over half of the pupils speak English as an additional language. The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs is well above average. A higher than average number of pupils join or leave the school part-way through their education. From September 2011 the deputy headteacher became headteacher of the school while the principal was seconded within the school to strengthen community links and to deal with issues relating to its new building. Horton Park has Healthy School status and the Arts Mark (Silver) award. The school has Investors in People status. The school exceeded the government floor standard in 2011, which sets the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress.