St Cross Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 December 2024

Pupils are confident and friendly. They are self-assured and talk about their pride in their school. They are polite to others in the school. This creates a respectful atmosphere. Many pupils and staff members have developed positive relationships. Pupils learn they can rely on staff, which makes them feel well cared for. The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour. The vast majority of pupils understand the school rules and most follow them. The youngest children settle into school well and understand and follow the school's routines. This means the school is calm and pupils can focus on learning. Most pupils work hard and try their best. In many subjects, pupils can have in-depth conversations about their understanding. Staff support pupils by identifying gaps in their knowledge and addressing misconceptions. Pupils achieve well in most subjects. Older pupils are positive role models. Pupils contribute to the school through positions of responsibility. For example, members of the school council have improved the school for the pupils by fundraising for new playground equipment. Pupils learn about various faiths and cultures. The school's strong focus on pupils' understanding of democracy and other fundamental British values prepares them well for life beyond school.

What the school should improve

• Some older pupils have gaps in their knowledge in a few subjects because they have not learned the full curriculum content. This means that pupils do not always retain new knowledge, as they cannot securely connect it to past learning. The school must check pupils' progress in these subjects and continue to address any gaps and misconceptions to prepare pupils for their future learning.

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