Faith Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 January 2026

Pupils at Faith Primary feel part of a close-knit, caring community where everyone is known and valued. The school's ethos of “Compassion, Inclusion, Respect” is evident in daily routines and relationships. Staff greet pupils warmly each morning and take time to check on their wellbeing. This creates a safe and welcoming environment. Parents and carers are regularly invited into school for celebrations and workshops. Pupils take pride in contributing to school life, whether through the school council or announcing daily attendance figures over the announcement system. Their impressive attendance reflects how much pupils value being part of this community. Faith Primary is a place where pupils flourish beyond the classroom. Behaviour is calm and respectful. Bullying is very rare. Pupils feel safe because staff respond quickly and effectively to any concerns. Staff help pupils in managing their emotions. This ensures that those facing trauma or disadvantage receive support to be ready for learning. Pupils relish opportunities to explore the wider world. They plant vegetables in the school allotment, cook with catering staff and visit local libraries to get their own lending cards. Music is a standout feature. Every child learns an instrument and performs on stage, building confidence and joy. The personal development programme and mental health strategies prepare pupils well for life in modern Britain. Leaders know that published outcomes at the end of key stage 2 must improve. This means that some pupils are not as prepared as they could be for high school in some subjects. Leaders are addressing this with targeted interventions and providing high-quality training for staff. Nevertheless, pupils enjoy learning. Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities learn successfully alongside their peers. Real-life experiences motivate pupils to learn more. In the early years, children engage in activities that prepare them well for Year 1. Published outcomes for phonics and the multiplication check are now much improved. This shows the impact of leaders' focus on literacy and mathematics. Leaders aim to ensure that all pupils leave Faith Primary fully ready for the next stage of education.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should improve outcomes for pupils so that more are ready for the next stage of their education.
• Leaders should ensure that staff consistently maximise opportunities for high-quality interactions in the early years to deepen children's learning.
• Leaders should support staff in making sure gaps in pupils' learning are successfully addressed.
• Leaders should ensure that staff are supported to further develop pupils' subject-specific vocabulary.

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