Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 March 2025

Pupils thrive in this warm, happy and nurturing school, where they feel safe and cared for. They rise to the school's high expectations of their behaviour. From the early years, children learn to listen to staff and each other, follow instructions and take turns. Pupils often put themselves in the shoes of those who they consider less fortunate than themselves. The school has high ambitions for pupils' achievement. Pupils know that staff expect them to do their best and persevere, especially when work is challenging. They work to the best of their ability and achieve well. Pupils relish the many opportunities that the school gives them to show leadership and responsibility, including being 'food heroes' and reading ambassadors. They understand their role as responsible citizens who care for the environment. They try to make a difference by writing to local and national politicians about issues close to their hearts. They work hard to collect money for many charities, including for children in the local area. They respect those who are different from themselves, including in race and religion. Pupils take full advantage of the vast array of opportunities in school to develop their talents and interests, such as in art, music and sport. They are proud of their musical performances at prestigious venues.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not identify links with prior learning sufficiently well. As a result, pupils sometimes struggle to remember what they have learned and find it difficult to make connections between current and prior learning. The school should implement recent successful revisions to the curriculum across a wider range of subjects. They should ensure that learning enables pupils to deepen their knowledge and understanding by making links in and between subjects.

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