St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 July 2023

This school is built upon strong positive relationships between staff and pupils. Leaders put pupils' safety and happiness at the centre of the school. As a result, pupils are safe, loved and cared for. Pupils understand that bullying is not tolerated here. They feel confident in approaching trusted adults if they have any worries. Staff deal with concerns quickly and help pupils when they are feeling sad or anxious. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff support pupils well in accessing the curriculum. Pupils love to learn. This is because teachers encourage them to do their best. Teachers help pupils to achieve well. Leaders provide an extensive wealth of opportunities to promote pupils' personal development. Pupils appreciate taking on responsibilities. They make valuable contributions in school, for example through the eco-council and being diversity and reading ambassadors. Pupils use their initiative as young leaders to set up wider opportunities for pupils. For instance, kindness club where pupils teach and learn how to look after each other. Pupils take pride in representing the school, such as singing in the melodious and energetic school choir.

What the school should improve

• A minority of subjects are not coherently well developed with clearly defined content. As a result, some pupils have not been taught crucial content needed to be able to recall important knowledge in these subjects. Leaders must continue to work with and develop subject leaders in ensuring the curriculum is explicitly defined, making sure key content, knowledge and skills are clearly defined and build in a coherent and sequential way.

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