Christ The King Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 November 2025

Pupils are proud ambassadors of their school. Children in early years make an assured and happy start to school. They blossom in terms of their social and emotional development. Pupils of all ages display a maturity that belies their years. They gain a keen understanding of the world around them, including the differences that exist between themselves and others in society. By the time that they leave this school at the end of Year 6, pupils are confident and well-rounded individuals. They are well prepared for the next steps in their lives. Leaders are adept at identifying barriers to learning that pupils may face. Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities quickly. The school supports them well to learn alongside their classmates. Pupils benefit from a broad, ambitious and well-ordered curriculum. Most pupils build knowledge securely and achieve well. Pupils demonstrate fluency in reading and apply their phonics knowledge effectively to decode unfamiliar words. Some pupils experience less success in developing aspects of their written work. As a result, these pupils lack fluency and precision when writing. Pupils attend school regularly. They enjoy learning and spending time with each other. Pupils treat each other and staff with kindness and respect. Pupils know that staff deal with incidents of unkind behaviour, including bullying, quickly and well. Pupils are invested in the school rules because they know that they keep everyone safe and secure. Pupils give their time eagerly to support their school, for example by acting as buddies or members of the eco council. In doing so, pupils gain confidence in their own abilities and they develop a keen sense of responsibility. Pupils relish taking part in a wide range of clubs and educational visits. These help to broaden their experiences and harness their interests and talents.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that teachers fully support pupils at the early stages of learning to write to secure their foundational knowledge and that high standards of written work are sustained across the school.

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