Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 May 2023

Pupils, staff and parents and carers hold this school in high regard. They are proud to be members of this warm, welcoming and inclusive school community. The school's values permeate all aspects of school life. Mutual respect and kindness are part of everyday life. Teachers have high expectations for all pupils' learning and behaviour, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils rise to these expectations, and they get on with their learning without interruption. They achieve well and want to be successful. Pupils behave well in class and around the school, and they encourage and support each other. They are confident that staff will listen to them and do their best to help them if they have any concerns. Pupils comment that incidents of bullying or poor behaviour are rare. Staff deal swiftly with any problems that arise. Pupils feel safe and are happy. Leaders provide pupils with a range of clubs and enrichment activities, including guest speakers and visits to places of interest. These are planned to help pupils follow their interests and experience new things. Pupils appreciate these opportunities. They are enthusiastic about participating in orchestra, gardening and robotics sessions, for instance. Pupils also welcome the opportunity to develop their leadership skills as school councillors and digital leaders.

What the school should improve

• In a few instances, leaders' checks on how well changes to the curriculum are strengthening pupils' learning are still developing. Some of the recent changes to subjects have led to pupils' developing small gaps in their knowledge. Leaders' work in this area needs to continue and develop further, ensuring that all pupils make coherent and successful progress in all subjects as they move through the school.

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