Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 June 2024

Happy, polite and inquisitive pupils abound at Sacred Heart. They love coming to school. Pupils talk with pride to visitors about their learning and the school. Pupils are cared for well by staff who put children first in all they do. Pupils are kept safe by these well-trained staff. Pupils are exceptionally well mannered and courteous. They look after one other. One pupil summed up the thoughts of many by saying, 'When you join Sacred Heart, it's like getting a new family and you've been adopted by the school.' Leaders establish high expectations for all in this school. Pupils strive to meet these high expectations. Positive learning environments are evident across the school. Pupils' attitudes to learning are exemplary. Pupils achieve well as a result of knowledgeable staff. Pupils develop a secure bank of knowledge in lessons. The school realises its aim of developing and nurturing pupils 'spiritually, socially, emotionally and academically'. Pupils have many opportunities to have their voice heard in school. Older pupils take their responsibilities seriously. These include fundraising, organising new school clubs and flower planting in the local area. Leaders engage effectively with parents. One parent captured the comments of others by saying her children 'feel safe, secure and supported each day and are challenged to be the best possible versions of themselves'.

What the school should improve

• Some subject curriculums have been reviewed and introduced recently. This means that they are not yet embedded securely in the school's practice. The school should continue to ensure that these curriculums are embedded securely and that the impact of these curriculums on pupils is evaluated.

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