TEACHERS are not demanding enough of pupils at Nythe Primary School, which has been found lacking by Ofsted for the second year in a row.

Inspectors found only pupils’ behaviour and safety was up to scratch.

When it comes to management, quality of teaching, pupil achievement and early years provision, the school has been instructed to find improvements.

The school received the same grading in its last inspection in 2013.

Inspectors said: “Some of the teaching in Key Stage One and Year Three does not fully engage pupils. Too often, tasks are are not hard enough. Work does not consistently challenge the most able.

“The early years provision requires improvement. Many children enter Reception with physical development and skills in reading and writing that are below those typical for their age.

“Not enough is done to help these children to catch up by the time they move to Year One.

“Achievement in Key Stage One in reading and mathematics is not good enough. Attainment is below average.

“Leaders have not ensured progress is fast enough in Key Stage One.”

Head Debbie Kalynka, said: “It’s a fair report. I only took over in September and we have had new staff in place since then too, so to have a full inspection just 10 weeks in was quite a surprise.

“We are delighted with the judgement for behaviour and safety.

“Behaviour was quite poor, for that to move to good, has been a win for us. Without good behaviour it’s impossible to improve learning, so that judgement is recognition of what we set out to do.

“When the reports are read side by side, it’s clear the school has moved a long way since the last inspection.”