The school is smaller than the majority of primary schools. Most pupils are from White British backgrounds and few speak English as an additional language. The school receives the pupil premium for well over half of the pupils, which is well above average. This is extra government funding given to schools for groups such as pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and those in local authority care. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is well above average. The proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is well above average. Their needs are varied. Many more pupils than in most other primary schools join or leave partway through their primary school education. The number is rising. The headteacher was appointed in April 2012. The deputy headteacher took up the post five weeks before the inspection, and the literacy and numeracy subject leaders are new to their posts this term. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress.