St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 May 2022

This is a happy community where pupils enjoy their learning. They work hard and rise to the challenges that their teachers provide. Pupils trust adults to look after them. They are kept safe at school. Leaders aim for every pupil to be an effective communicator, an active contributor, and an independent learner. Pupils strive to meet adults' high expectations of them. In most subjects, pupils typically learn well and develop their knowledge securely over time. Pupils regularly take part in activities which aim to keep them healthy in mind and body. They are supported to become confident, articulate and considerate. Pupils are keen to look after each other well. In rare cases where bullying occurs, adults deal with it promptly and effectively. Pupils learn to reflect on their own behaviour. Leaders and staff encourage and support pupils to become confident young leaders. Pupils enjoy the many opportunities for them to lead activities. For example, they are trusted by adults to lead collective worship. They also enjoy their responsibilities as school council representatives, prefects, or as eco-warriors. Parents and carers appreciate that leaders and staff are approachable. They said that leaders ensure that every pupil is known and encouraged to be their best. They are grateful for the support their children received during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, pupils are not learning new concepts as well as they do in others. This is because the curriculum is not enabling pupils to learn and remember securely some subject-specific terminology. Leaders must ensure that pupils learn and understand subject-specific vocabulary in all curriculum subjects.

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