St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 November 2022

Pupils enjoy their learning and play at St Cuthbert's. They look out for one another. Staff care for all pupils. Pupils and staff feel a strong sense of belonging to the school. Pupils live and breathe the school's values. In lessons and around school, pupils show care and respect for themselves, their classmates and staff. Pupils refer to valuing everyone, no matter what their background. They understand what it is like to live in a diverse society. Through their studies, pupils learn about different faiths, cultures and relationships. In lessons and in assemblies, pupils and staff celebrate diversity. Pupils conduct themselves extremely well. They live up to staff's expectations of behaviour in their day-to-day activities. Pupils do not have concerns about poor behaviour or bullying. They know that they will be kept safe because leaders manage behaviour and deal with bullying effectively. In lessons, pupils are diligent and meet leaders' high expectations about learning. They want to learn and also support their classmates with their learning. Pupils willingly share their ideas, knowing that others will listen to what they have to say. The effective curriculum enables pupils to achieve well.

What the school should improve

• Occasionally, teachers do not check closely enough what pupils have remembered from their previous learning. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge. Teachers should check carefully that pupils can recall and use skills and knowledge from previous learning as they progress through units of study.
• Sometimes, staff do not write with sufficient precision when recording safeguarding incidents. This weakens the accuracy of record-keeping. Leaders should check that staff write safeguarding information accurately and in detail.

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