Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 June 2024

The school's Catholic foundation permeates throughout school life. There are caring relationships between pupils and staff. These relationships are underpinned by kindness and mutual respect. Staff know their pupils well and work successfully to help them. Pupils support each other to love, learn and grow as one family. The school is ambitious for pupils to achieve well in their academic studies and personal lives. In national assessments in 2023, pupils generally performed well, particularly in reading and writing. Great emphasis is placed on pupils' personal and character development. Pupils take on leadership roles, support in the local community and participate in a range of activities to extend their learning beyond the classroom. The school is fully inclusive. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have the same valuable opportunities as their friends. The school promotes a range of different career opportunities. These build pupils' aspirations and help them understand the contribution they can make to the wider world. Pupils are keen to learn. They enjoy their time in school. Pupils' behaviour is outstanding. They demonstrate excellent behaviour in lessons and on the playground. They work hard and enjoy their learning. Pupils are friendly and courteous to everyone. They are welcoming to visitors and are eager to share what is special about their school.

What the school should improve

• Occasionally, the learning activities provided for pupils and children, including those in the early years, do not match the intended learning. This does not always enable some pupils to learn key knowledge and skills securely. The school should ensure that tasks are well matched to the intended learning and help pupils' knowledge and skills to securely build over time.

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