Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School demonstrates a strong overall performance, reflecting high standards in safeguarding, behaviour, and personal development. Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour and engagement, combined with strong attendance rates that are significantly above national averages. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, particularly in early years and reading, setting a solid foundation for future learning. Disadvantaged pupils are showing improvement, although there is still a need to further close the attainment gap with their peers. The school prides itself on its inclusive environment and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders actively monitor and address the needs of all pupils, ensuring emotional and academic growth. While most pupils achieve in line with national averages in reading, writing, and mathematics, and the school climate fosters a sense of belonging and security, there are areas for improvement, particularly in embedding knowledge through effective checks on understanding.