St Ann's CE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 November 2023

St Ann's is a small school with a strong sense of family and belonging. Pupils here feel cared for and are kept safe. They trust their teachers to look after and help them. Strong routines and consistent expectations mean behaviour in classrooms and around the school is positive. Pupils are expected to work hard, manage their emotions and be mindful. Faith is an important feature of this school. Pupils are given time to reflect on their beliefs in their own way. Calm spaces around the school grounds help to promote contemplation and tranquillity. Pupils read regularly and often. All year groups visit and learn how to use the local library. Pupils enjoy story time: when the lights are dimmed, pupils relax and teachers read to them. Pupils learn a broad and interesting curriculum. They produce work of good quality in different subjects. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils benefit from a programme of additional activities designed to develop confidence, resilience and independence. Through visits to galleries, theatres and museums, and residential trips, pupils learn about the world beyond their locality. They develop their talents and interests through a range of clubs. These include textiles, choir, puzzle club, multisports, crochet and dance.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, the specific knowledge pupils are expected to learn has not been clearly defined. In these areas, important subject content is not as consistently taught, and pupils' understanding is less well checked. This means some pupils do not embed the knowledge they need. The school should ensure that the important subject content that they expect pupils to learn is clarified, taught and checked in each subject.

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