Saint Sebastians Church of England Primary School and Nursery

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 February 2026

Pupils are confident and proud of their school. They speak clearly about the school’s values of love, respect, aspiration and courage, reflecting these throughout school life. Pupils enjoy their learning. They engage enthusiastically with the well-planned curriculum, often making connections between different subjects. By the end of key stage 2, pupils, including disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils, achieve well. Pupils benefit from personalised support that reduces barriers to their learning and wellbeing. Pupils progress securely from their starting points and are well prepared for their next stage of education. Pupils have a secure sense of belonging. They are included in all aspects of school life and value opportunities to take part in different sports, such as basketball. They take pride in contributing to the school community through roles such as playground leaders and eco warriors. Wider citizenship activities include being buddies for younger pupils and engaging in local environmental work. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and respectful. Pupils thrive at the school. They behave well and understand the school’s rules and routines, and older pupils increasingly act as positive role models. Pupils feel safe and trust staff to help them if they have any concerns. They demonstrate a mature understanding of how to keep themselves safe online, supported by focused teaching on topics such as the potential risks of artificial intelligence. Pupils say that although bullying can happen, staff address it quickly and effectively. Pupils know how to seek help. Attendance is improving. Leaders work sensitively and proactively with families, ensuring that barriers are understood and addressed. Through opportunities such as Pupil Parliament and charity work, pupils develop a sense of responsibility. This helps them to contribute positively to school and local and wider communities, as well as preparing them well for life in modern Britain.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that staff further develop how they check on pupils' understanding so that they can consistently identify and correct pupils’ errors and misconceptions more precisely and strengthen pupils' knowledge and skills even further over time.
• Leaders should build on their effective practice to ensure that support for pupils and families to improve pupils’ regular attendance has a sustained impact over time.
• Leaders should ensure that pupils consistently build on their successful start in the early years and continue to strengthen their foundational knowledge and skills in handwriting, ensuring that any gaps are addressed and closed quickly.

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