Reports, including Ofsted Reports
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, OFSTED Report - June 2023
Our last Ofsted inspection took place on the 25th and 26th April 2023 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school.
Some key points from the Ofsted report were:
- This is a welcoming and nurturing place to learn. The atmosphere around the school is very calm. This is because there are clear and consistent routines and high expectations from staff.
- Pupils behave well here. They show positive attitudes to learning and are incredibly respectful towards others. Warm relationships between pupils and staff permeate the school. Pupils know who to talk to if they are worried. They know they will be listened to, and as a result feel happy and safe.
- Staff encourage pupils to value and celebrate difference. For example, visiting speakers and members of staff share their knowledge of their own faith with pupils. These opportunities help pupils to understand and respect people with differing beliefs and customs.
- Reading is at the heart of the school’s curriculum. Pupils are taught to read right from the start of Reception. Pupils read widely and often. They have regular opportunities to visit the school library. This develops a love for reading.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly. They are given support to access learning alongside their peers. Leaders work effectively with external professionals, such as therapists and psychologists. These experts provide training for teachers and teaching assistants. Leaders and teachers adapt their teaching and resources effectively so that pupils with SEND learn well.
- Staff are extremely proud to work here. They value the support they are given by leaders to continually improve their practice. Governors are committed to and ambitious for the school.