St Bridget's CofE School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 May 2026

Pupils cherish the friendships they build at this small, welcoming school. They are courteous and kind to each other. Pupils of different ages enjoy chatting and playing together at social times. They support each other, behave well and endeavour to demonstrate the school’s Christian values. Any rare incidents of bullying or discrimination are taken seriously by staff and resolved quickly. Staff build highly positive relationships with children in the early years right from when they join the school. This helps children to feel safe and secure from the start. This continues in Years 1 to 6, where pupils are confident that staff will support them if they face emotional challenges in their lives. Pupils benefit from learning in a calm, focused environment. They enjoy encountering new experiences and learning new things. They say this makes coming to school ‘always worth it, every day’. This is reflected in pupils’ rates of attendance, which have improved in recent years and are now above the national average. Pupils learn a broad curriculum. They typically achieve well and are well prepared for their next steps in education. This starts in the early years, where children get off to a flying start to school. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those who face difficulties in their lives, receive a range of pastoral and learning support. This ensures that pupils’ needs are met, enabling them to build their confidence and to flourish. Pupils enjoy attending a range of extra-curricular activities. They have the opportunity to play sports such as judo and rugby, as well as learning to play musical instruments and participating in outdoor learning on the beach. Pupils also broaden their experiences through visits to places that contrast with their local area. This includes trips to cities, such as Manchester and Edinburgh. Leaders ensure that all pupils can participate fully in these opportunities.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should strengthen the targets for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities so that the curriculum can be consistently well matched to pupils' next steps and enables them to achieve more highly.
• Leaders should ensure that teaching enables pupils to make clear links between prior and new learning so that they deepen their understanding and develop detailed knowledge across the curriculum.

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