St Francis CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 March 2024

Pupils at St Francis CofE Primary describe the school as a friendly place where there is something for everyone. They talk confidently about how the school's values help them to develop a love of learning, be kind and appreciate what makes everyone unique. Pupils respond well to the new systems that are in place to promote positive behaviour. They understand and follow the school rules, both in and outside the classroom. This starts in the Nursery, where children are polite and respond well to the routines that are in place. Pupils enjoy earning bronze, silver and gold tokens when they work hard or behave well. Staff build positive relationships with pupils. This helps pupils feel safe. Pupils say that adults are kind and willing to listen. As a result, they trust adults to help them with any worries or concerns they may have. Pupils participate in a wide range of clubs and sporting opportunities, such as football, gardening and cooking. They are keen to take on responsibilities by becoming house captains, assembly monitors and play rangers. Pupils say these roles build their confidence and give them a sense of achievement.

What the school should improve

• Assessment is in its infancy in some wider curriculum subjects. Sometimes, it is not used well enough to check that pupils have remembered the knowledge they have been taught. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge and do not build their knowledge well over time. The school needs to ensure that assessment is used effectively across all subjects and use this information to inform future learning.

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