Kymin View Primary school is in Wyesham on the outskirts of Monmouth. The school has 191 pupils from 3 to 11 years of age, including 36 pupils who attend the nursery on a part-time basis. There are eight single-age classes. About 16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly below the national average of 20%. The school identifies 41% of its pupils as having additional learning needs. This is well above the national average of 25%. A very few pupils have a statement of special educational needs. Nearly all pupils are of white British ethnicity and come from homes where English is the main language. The headteacher took up her post in September 2014. The last inspection of the school was in March 2009. The individual school budget per pupil for Kymin View Primary in 2015-2016 means that the budget is £3,807 per pupil. The maximum per pupil in the primary schools in Monmouthshire is £5,918 and the minimum is £2,834. Kymin View Primary is seventh out of the 31 primary schools in Monmouthshire in terms of its school budget per pupil 1 A report on Kymin View Primary May 2016 Summary The school’s current performance The school’s prospects for improvement Good Good Current performance The current performance of the school is good because:  Many pupils make good progress at they move through the school  Standards of numeracy and problem solving are good  Many pupils apply their literacy and numeracy skills well in other areas of the curriculum  Most pupils behave well  The school provides a stimulating curriculum  Provision for pupils with additional learning needs is good  The school has an inclusive and caring ethos where all pupils are valued  The vibrant, modern environment, both indoors and outdoors, supports pupils’ learning well Prospects for improvement The school’s prospects for improvement are good because:  The headteacher has a strategic vision for the school that focuses well on improving pupils’ outcomes and wellbeing  All members of staff are involved in effective performance management linked to school priorities  Governors know the school well and provide an appropriate level of challenge to leaders  The school has strong partnerships, especially with parents  Leaders deploy grants well to improve outcomes for vulnerable learners  The headteacher and governors manage the school finances well to meet school priorities effectively 2 A report on Kymin View Primary May 2016 Recommendations R1 Raise the standards of extended writing, handwriting and presentation in key stage 2 R2 Improve outcomes for more able pupils in all year groups R3 Improve the quality of marking and feedback to pupils R4 Ensure that all teachers’ assessments are accurate R5 Refine self-evaluation processes to identify accurately the most significant areas for improvement R6 Ensure that improvement plans have specific and measurable targets What happens next? The school will draw up an action plan, which shows how it is going to address the recommendations. The local authority will monitor the school’s progress.