The school is much larger than the average-sized primary school. There have been significant increases in pupil numbers and changes in staff since the last inspection. Building work has been undertaken to build a new school in the grounds to accommodate the expanding number of pupils on roll. Most pupils are of White British heritage. A high proportion of pupils is from other ethnic backgrounds and cultural traditions, including an increasingly large number who are learning to speak English as an additional language. The proportion of disabled pupils or those with special educational needs is above average. The proportion of pupils eligible for support through pupil premium funding is high. This additional government funding is provided for those pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and those children who are looked after by the local authority. The school has two part-time Nursery classes and two full-time Reception classes. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils’ achievement in English and mathematics by the end of Year 6. The school has a number of awards, including Bronze Sainsbury’s School Games Mark, Healthy School Award, Basic Skills Quality Mark, Change for Life, Artsmark Silver and Merseyside Schools Partnership Primary School of the Year 2014. Since October 2014, the school has been offering support to Norman Panell School in Liverpool. The school works in close partnership with the local high school, The Academy of St Francis of Assisi. The headteacher is used by the local authority to support other headteachers across Liverpool. The school operates a small behaviour support unit for short-term placements for Key Stage 2 pupils in other schools. Currently there are seven pupils receiving support. This unit is funded by the local authority.