Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 November 2024

Pupils and staff say rightly that everyone in this school loves learning. Pupils promote and demonstrate the school's values of respect, love and courage through their exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes. They feel safe and are confident that they know who to turn to with any worries. The school has exceptionally high expectations for pupils' learning. Pupils meet these expectations from the moment that they enter the provision for two-year-olds. Children in the early years benefit from a high-quality curriculum which underpins their later learning. This is highly successful. Pupils' achievement is exceptionally high. Behaviour is impeccable around school and in lessons. Adults have established calm and predictable routines. As a result, pupils become self-organised and independent from a very young age. This continues as pupils move into key stage 1 and 2. They express their emotions, empathise with others and focus well on their learning. The school's value of 'service' is a high priority and pupils make a real difference to the community around them. For example, they think of 'mission impossible' challenges to help others. Pupils say, 'Serving is fun here.' They recount proudly their service to others, such as donating books, litter picking or raising funds for a homeless charity.

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