St George's Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 October 2024

St George's is a school where 'every child matters'. Leaders have created an oasis where children are welcomed, nurtured and prepared effectively for their next steps. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They rise to the high expectations that staff have of them. Lessons are calm and productive. Staff understand pupils' individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) or those who speak English as an additional language. Staff use this understanding to support pupils effectively. Most pupils achieve well as a result. Staff forge strong relationships with pupils. Pupils feel safe. Every day starts with time for pupils to reflect and share how they are feeling. This enables staff to identify and help pupils who might have any worries. The school is the hub of the community. Leaders have built strong relationships with parents and carers. The school provides parenting workshops, literacy sessions and well- being support, as well as food and uniforms to families who need it. The school works effectively with families to encourage regular school attendance. As a result, rates of absence are low. Pupils gain an understanding of the world through the additional experiences the school provides. A recent highlight was the school's St George's Day celebration. Here, pupils and families came together to share the food and cultural heritage of families who are part of this vibrant school community.

What the school should improve

• The school does not consistently check to make sure that pupils have understood and remembered what they have been taught. As a result, sometimes, teachers' explanations or the work set do not closely match pupils' stage in learning. The school should ensure that staff check what pupils know and can do and provide opportunities that build on and deepen pupils' understanding.
• The way the school teaches pupils about protected characteristics and people of different faiths is not as developed as it could be. Some pupils do not develop a deep understanding of those who are different to themselves. The school should ensure that these aspects are explicitly taught and staff check to ensure pupils know and understand about them.

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