Christopher Pickering Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 June 2023

Leaders at Christopher Pickering have created a culture of inclusion and excellence. The school motto of 'Be the best you can be!' permeates all aspects of school life. Leaders have an absolute commitment to serving pupils, families and the community. They have high ambitions for all pupils, no matter their background, to achieve. These highest of expectations are realised by pupils. They aspire to be the very best they can be. The extensive curriculum for pupils' personal development has led to a culture where the school's respect values are embodied. Pupils' confidence and resilience increases through leadership positions, such as the school council. Pupils are proud to be part of the school. They take great pride in carrying out their roles of responsibility, such as being house captains. Pupils' experiences of wider curriculum opportunities are exceptional. They widely attend the diverse after-school clubs on offer, such as British Sign Language, chess, doodle and netball club. Staff celebrate and value pupils' talents inside and outside of school. For example, older pupils are given the opportunity to apply for a sports scholarship. This enables them to experience a wider range of sporting opportunities beyond school. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary at all times of the school day, and in every lesson visited by inspectors. There is no bullying. Pupils know that some pupils struggle socially, and pupils independently find ways to help them. Attitudes of the pupils are remarkable. Staff have extremely high expectations of pupils' behaviour and conduct. Staff show pupils how to treat everyone with the utmost respect by the way they conduct themselves. This makes everyone feel happy and safe.

Read the full Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)