This is an average-sized primary school. The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium, which provides additional funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals, children in local authority care or from service families, is below average. The majority of pupils are from a White British background. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds has increased over recent years. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is well below average. The proportion of non-English speaking children has increased over recent years. The proportion of pupils supported through school action is average. The proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is below average. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress. The school provides a 52-place nursery. Not all children move on to the Reception class from their nursery placement. Children who have not attended the nursery can enter the Reception class, in keeping with the school’s admission procedures. The present headteacher took up post in September 2013.