Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 May 2023

Burnley St Peter's CofE Primary School is a happy and caring place to learn. The school's values of love, respect, forgiveness, trust and service underpin how pupils behave towards each other and to staff. Staff forge strong relationships with pupils and know their families well. Pupils and staff have a strong sense of belonging here. Pupils are proud of their school. They respond positively to the high expectations staff promote and typically behave and learn well. Pupils understand the school rules. They know how they help them to stay safe. Pupils appreciate being able to talk to staff if anything worries them. If bullying should occur, it is dealt with effectively. Pupils celebrate diversity. They understand the importance of accepting others for who they are. Pupils relish the chance to take on leadership responsibilities, such as school councillors and mental health ambassadors. Pupils said these responsibilities help them to prepare for the future. Pupils have opportunities to go to the theatre and museums, and attend sporting competitions. They have access to a variety of clubs and activities in school. Staff encourage pupils to care for the environment. For example, members of the 'eco warriors' take pride in helping the school to save energy and recycle their waste.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, leaders are still finalising the key knowledge that they want pupils to learn. Therefore, teachers are not always clear about the most important knowledge that should be taught and checked. This leads to gaps in pupils' knowledge over time. Leaders should finalise their curriculum thinking in these subjects so that teachers are clear about what pupils should be learning and when this content should be taught.

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