St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 9 December 2025

Pupils enjoy attending this happy and inclusive school, where they feel a deep sense of belonging and safety. They benefit from being part of a harmonious diverse community, where staff know them very well. Pupils rise to meet leaders’ high expectations of their behaviour, regular attendance and academic progress. Staff forge supportive and genuine relationships with pupils and their families. Pupils embrace the school’s embedded values and understand how they shape their learning in the classroom and beyond. They work hard and take real pride in their achievements and contributions. Pupils are diligent in lessons and display positive attitudes. Teachers are adept at supporting effectively any pupils who face challenges in their learning. Overall, pupils are, therefore, well prepared for the next stage of their education. However, there are some inconsistencies in how well the curriculum is taught in a few subjects other than English and mathematics. Pupils are friendly, respectful and confident citizens. They look after others by collecting donations for charities and causes they support. Pupils delight in the many enrichment opportunities the school has to offer. Pupils sharpen their leadership skills by taking on a variety of roles and responsibilities, such as wellbeing ambassadors and play leaders. Pupils look after each other. They are proud of the role they play in making their school an inclusive and respectful community. Breaktimes are exciting and sociable occasions. Pupils revel in organising games, playing together or taking a moment to catch up with friends. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe, including when online. Staff deal with pupils’ worries straight away. Any form of bullying or unkindness is dealt with swiftly and not tolerated here. One pupil, echoing the sentiments of many, said, ‘There is a place for everyone here. We do not judge anyone for their family or background.’

What the school should improve

• Those responsible for governance need to refine their governance arrangements by clarifying governance roles and responsibilities so that they can robustly hold leaders to account for all aspects of the school’s work. • Leaders should ensure that pupils’ achievement is consistently high across the curriculum, matching the strongest subjects, such as English and mathematics. • Leaders should continue to ensure that staff have the knowledge and expertise that they need to identify and address weaknesses in pupils' transcription so that pupils develop legible and fluent handwriting.

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