St George's CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 March 2023

Pupils are proud to attend this caring and welcoming school. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils try hard to ensure that their conduct embodies the school's values of honesty, friendship and forgiveness. They listen carefully to their teachers and try their best in lessons. Pupils achieve well. Staff have forged positive relationships with pupils. Pupils said that this helps them to feel happy, well cared for and safe. They know that there is always an adult there for them if they have any concerns. Pupils understand the different forms of bullying, including cyber bullying. They know that teachers will deal with any problems, including incidents of bullying, quickly and effectively. Pupils readily assume responsibilities, such as being a prefect or joining the ethos group. Pupils enjoy contributing to the local community. For example, they work closely with the local church and support people in need through a regular foodbank. Older pupils take their roles as buddies for children in the early years very seriously. Pupils spoke enthusiastically about the variety of clubs and activities available to them, such as art, cooking and gardening. They value spending time in the forest school area.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, leaders have not identified the most important knowledge that they want pupils to know and remember. This means that some teachers are not clear about exactly what to teach. Occasionally, this hinders some pupils from learning as well as they should. Subject leaders should ensure that teachers are clear about the knowledge that pupils should learn and in which order this content should be delivered.

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