St Antony's RC Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 November 2024

Pupils are happy and proud to belong to their school. They flourish, growing in confidence, within the school's nurturing and welcoming environment. Pupils, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from the support of skilled and caring staff. Pupils are kind and considerate of others. They focus on their learning during lessons and behave well. Older pupils are keen to help children in the early years settle quickly through 'gardeners and seeds' activities. Pupils willingly take part in the many local and international projects that the school supports. Pupils readily contribute to the school's positive ethos, where all pupils are expected to try their best. For example, pupils selected as role models or play leaders make sure that others remember to 'shine' while walking down the corridor or playing together at breaktimes. Pupils who have earned the right to wear a golden tie for personal achievement do so with delight. They encourage others to step out of their comfort zone and challenge themselves. Pupils respond with enthusiasm to the school's high aspirations for them. Pupils typically achieve well across the curriculum. They are amply prepared for their next stages of education.

What the school should improve

• At times, the school does not ensure that pupils practise and apply what they have learned in English as well as they could. This means that some pupils do not build up the fluency that they need to produce high-quality written work. The school should make sure that pupils' written work across the curriculum is at a consistently high standard and reflects what they have learned.

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