St Ives Primary & Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 December 2023

The school is ambitious for every pupil. St Ives is a happy, vibrant and high- performing school. Many pupils hardly miss a day and show genuine pride in attending. Relationships between pupils and staff reflect a highly positive and respectful culture. Pupils understand discrimination and why it is not acceptable. They actively support the well-being of others. Everyone is accepted for who they are. From Nursery onwards, pupils display high levels of self-control. They develop strong and positive character traits, which enable them to persevere when they are out of their comfort zones and learning is hard. Pupils listen well to staff and each other. They demonstrate excellent manners. The curriculum is wide-ranging. Pupils learn exceptionally well across it. This prepares them superbly year on year and for secondary school. Opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests are of exceptional quality. They learn about the arts, culture and music. This makes pupils inquisitive about the world. There are lots of clubs. Pupils make a highly positive, tangible contribution to the life of the school, for example as learning and sports ambassadors. They support local charities and brighten the days of residents at local care homes by singing and presenting to them.

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