The school is smaller than most primary schools. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is above average. About one third of pupils are of White British heritage. The largest minority ethnic groups are White and Black Caribbean, African and Caribbean pupils, with an increasing number of pupils of Polish heritage. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is similar to the national average. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is above average, and a lower than average proportion has a statement of special educational needs. The school meets the current floor standards set by the government which determine the minimum expectations for attainment and progress. The school is in a hard federation with St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School. The headteacher is executive head of both schools and there is a single governing body. Significant staffing changes since the previous inspection include the appointment of a new deputy headteacher in June 2011. The building has been extensively extended and refurbished and a new Early Years Foundation Stage unit created. The school provides a breakfast club each morning. The school holds the Food for Life bronze award and has Healthy School status.