St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 July 2026

Pupils enjoy being part of this friendly and caring school. They understand the St Gregory's 'GREAT' values which help guide them to be the best that they can be. Pupils treat one another with kindness and respect. They value the strong relationships they have with staff and know that adults will help them when needed. Pupils enjoy learning. They take pride in their work and speak confidently about what they have learned. Many talk enthusiastically about reading and writing. Pupils remember important knowledge and make links between their learning across different subjects. They are increasingly well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils understand what adults expect of them. Lessons are calm and purposeful. Pupils listen carefully, contribute positively and work hard. Around the school, they are polite and courteous. They greet visitors warmly and readily explain the routines that help keep everyone safe. Pupils feel included. Staff know pupils and families well and provide support when it is needed. Pupils with additional needs access school life successfully alongside their peers. Older pupils take pride in supporting younger children through the buddy programme. Younger pupils value these relationships and say they help them feel confident and secure. Pupils benefit from opportunities beyond the classroom. They enjoy clubs, educational visits, sporting events and opportunities to contribute to charitable fundraising. These experiences help pupils develop confidence, responsibility and an understanding of the wider world. Parents and carers are positive about the school. They recognise the considerable improvements made in recent years and value the school's caring approach. They appreciate the strong partnership between home and school. Behaviour is calm and positive. Pupils attend regularly and understand the importance of being in school. They feel safe, trust adults and know that any worries will be taken seriously. As a result, pupils thrive in a school community where they feel valued, included and encouraged to do their best.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should strengthen pupils’ speaking, listening and communication skills so that they can articulate their thinking clearly, reason effectively and become increasingly independent learners across the curriculum.
• Leaders should ensure that pupils apply their mathematical knowledge with increasing confidence by embedding reasoning, problem-solving and explanation throughout sequences of learning.
• Leaders should develop pupils’ independence, resilience and confidence as learners so that they increasingly take responsibility for their learning, make informed decisions and are fully prepared for the next stage of education.
• Leaders could develop the early years learning environment so that the quality of provision and access to resources fully match leaders’ curriculum ambitions and support children’s learning, exploration and independence.

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