St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 9 December 2025

Pupils experience a strong sense of belonging in this welcoming and nurturing school. Pupils build positive, trusting relationships with staff and know who to turn to for support. This helps them to feel safe. Pupils' behaviour is extremely positive. They are kind, respectful and considerate in their interactions with others. Pupils are consistently polite and courteous to each other and to adults. Bullying is rare and dealt with promptly. Pupils enjoy learning. They benefit from a broad and enriching curriculum that equips them with the knowledge and skills to thrive. Over time, pupils typically achieve well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged pupils are fully supported and included in all aspects of school life. They progress very well. Pupils build their confidence, resilience, independence and teamwork skills through a rich array of activities. They engage enthusiastically in enrichment opportunities, such as football, musical theatre and big band. Pupils take pride in helping to shape decision-making in the school through participating in the school council. They enjoy supporting others as reading ambassadors and peer mentors. Pupils demonstrate strong social and moral understanding. They actively contribute to charitable causes and community initiatives, showing pride in making a positive difference. Pupils understand differences between people and show genuine tolerance and compassion towards others. They greatly value the wide range of visits, such as to an art gallery, bird sanctuary, farm, theatre, Roman museum and science centres. These help pupils to broaden and enhance their understanding of the curriculum. Overall, pupils are very well prepared for the next stage of their education and are ready to flourish as responsible citizens.

What the school should improve

• Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas. They should seek continued improvement, overcoming barriers and challenges, in order to drive a transformational impact for all pupils. This includes disadvantaged pupils, those who are known (or previously known) to children's social care and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing.

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