St Anne's Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 December 2023

St Anne's is a school where pupils are happy. Pupils are proud to come to a school where they learn to be confident and polite. The values of 'self-belief, teamwork, aiming high and respect' are central to every aspect of the school. Pupils can explain what these values are and why they matter. Importantly, pupils demonstrate them across the school. Pupils are keen to talk about their learning. The school has high expectations of what pupils will learn, and the majority of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are achieving well. The school also has high expectations for pupils' attendance and behaviour. The vast majority of pupils behave exceptionally well. They know how to recognise bullying, and it is not tolerated. They know they can speak to one of their five trusted adults if they have any concerns. Pupils are safe and well supported. Pupils participate in a wide range of opportunities the school provides, including clubs and visits to the local community. Older pupils enjoy supporting their younger peers during playtimes and reading sessions. Pupils also enjoy being part of the school council. They know they play an important part in making the school a positive place to learn.

What the school should improve

• The teaching of reading is not as precise as it could be, and pupils sometimes do not receive the timely support they need. As a result, a small number of pupils are not making as much progress in reading as they could. The school needs to continue to ensure that all staff understand how to teach reading effectively and that catch up is consistently well targeted and prioritised.

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