Deanwood is smaller than the average-sized primary school. There are six classes, one of which is for both Year 3 and Year 4 pupils. It is currently led by an acting headteacher. A new headteacher was appointed the week before the inspection and takes up the position in January 2013. The new headteacher has provided support to the school since April 2012. The proportion of pupils supported through school action is broadly average. The proportion of pupils supported through school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is broadly average. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium is broadly average. There is a breakfast club and an after-school club on the same site as the school which are not managed by the school’s governing body. A children’s centre is attached to the school. These facilities did not form part of this inspection. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress.