Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 November 2022

Pupils look forward to coming to school because of the calm and friendly atmosphere. They enjoy learning new things every day. They like it when their teachers give them useful tips to help them remember important facts. Leaders have high expectations. They are ambitious for pupils to achieve well in a wide range of subjects. Leaders prioritise pupils' learning of French, so this is woven through all aspects of life in the school. Pupils are motivated by 'Camembear', the school's French teddy-bear mascot. They develop their use of the French language rapidly from the earliest opportunity. Pupils who join the school other than at the usual times are given extra help in all subjects if they need it so they catch up quickly. Pupils in Year 6 were excited to meet up with their penfriends on a recent residential visit to Paris. Pupils are helped to talk about their feelings and emotional well-being, including in French. They are taught to be kind towards each other. Pupils behave respectfully and considerately towards each other and their teachers. Teachers respond swiftly to any bullying and help pupils to resolve any falling out. Pupils are safe in school. They have staff they can talk to if they have any worries.

What the school should improve

• Teachers' subject knowledge is not equally confident and strong across all subjects. In subjects where teachers' subject knowledge is not as secure, they do not as routinely identify and put right pupils' misunderstandings. Leaders should continue their programme of professional development to further boost teachers' subject knowledge across all subjects taught at the school.

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