St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 October 2022

Pupils in St Andrew's School are kind and compassionate. Pupils said that teachers and their friends make them feel happy and safe. They also said that people are never singled out because they are different. Pupils know that if bullying should ever happen, it will be dealt with immediately by staff. Pupils care about their community. For example, they visit the elderly and sing at a local care home. Pupils also give presentations in the parish church. Pupils respect cultural and religious diversity. They have visited different places of worship, including the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral and a synagogue. Pupils are responsible and active citizens. They raise funds for a wide range of different causes, including children's charities, and charities in African countries. Pupils enjoy visiting local places of interest, such as art galleries and museums. Pupils in Years 5 and 6 look forward to their annual residential learning, where they develop their orienteering skills and participate in different water sports, including canoeing. Staff expect pupils to behave well and achieve highly. Pupils respond positively to these high expectations. They behave sensibly and learn well in a range of subjects.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, teachers' checks on pupils' learning are not as effective as they are in other curriculum areas. Teachers are less able to spot when pupils have not understood what has been taught. This leads to gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should ensure that teachers have the skills and knowledge to check that pupils are learning the curriculum effectively.

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