This is slightly smaller than the average-sized primary school. The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs supported through school action is slightly above average. The proportion supported through school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is much higher than average. The proportion of pupils in receipt of the pupil premium (additional funding for pupils looked after by the local authority or known to be eligible for free school meals) is nearly three times the national average. The school serves a diverse population with nearly three quarters of pupils coming from minority ethnic backgrounds. Over half the pupils speak English as an additional language, with large numbers being at the early stages of learning English. These figures are much higher than average. Far more pupils start and leave at times other than the beginning or end of the year than is the case nationally. The school meets the government’s current floor standards which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress. There has been considerable staff turnover. A new interim executive board took over from the governing body in March 2014 and appointed a dedicated interim headteacher for the school. The interim executive board is currently pursuing an academy sponsor for next year.