St Andrew's CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 July 2023

Pupils enjoy attending their welcoming school. They feel happy and well looked after. This is because the whole school community embraces the school's values of friendship, courage and confidence. Pupils receive the help they need, when necessary, to become successful learners. Pupils are usually respectful of each other and the adults in school. Most pupils follow their school routines, which they learn from an early age. Pupils are encouraged to debate and discuss important issues. For example, they talk with maturity in assemblies about helping others. Pupils develop the skills they need to become active, global citizens. Some pupils, for example, helped plant trees to establish a local woodland. Pupils are friendly and make sure everyone feels included. This means that pupils who are new to the school settle quickly. Pupils actively participate in school life. Some pupils hold responsibilities as librarians and worship leaders. Play leaders encourage physical activity at lunchtimes. Pupils value their visits outside of school, such as to the theatre and the Houses of Parliament, and the links they have with a local residential home.

What the school should improve

• Leaders' monitoring of the wider curriculum is not well developed. This means that leaders do not know how well pupils are learning the intended curriculum across the full range of subjects that they study. Leaders should ensure that they evaluate the impact of the curriculum to ensure that in science and the foundation subjects the curriculum is supporting all pupils to achieve well.

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