Lee Mount Primary School is larger than the average-sized primary school. It has a Nursery, attended in the mornings by children from the age of three. At the time of the inspection, the substantive deputy headteacher had been in the role of acting headteacher for just over a year. An interim executive headteacher is in place one day a week. A new headteacher has been appointed and is due to take up post in April. The schools led by the interim executive headteacher and the new headteacher are working in partnership with this school, providing professional development for staff. During the last year, a high number of teaching staff have left the school. A considerable number of teachers remain absent from the school. At the time of the inspection, four classes were being taught by supply teachers. Approximately 40% of pupils are disadvantaged. This is above the national average. Inspection report: Lee Mount Primary School, 19–20 March 2019 Page 10 of 13 Most pupils are of White British heritage. Few pupils speak English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils with SEND is above average. The school has a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.