St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 January 2026

Pupils at St John the Evangelist feel safe and listened to. Relationships between staff and pupils are nurturing and respectful. Pupils value being with their friends and describe school as a place where they can enjoy activities together. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They understand the school's rules and routines, which help learning and social times to run smoothly. Pupils report that any unkindness is addressed and that staff intervene effectively if needed. Leaders' work to strengthen behaviour systems and improve staff approaches has reduced incidents over time. Pupils say behaviour is better than it was previously. Pupils enjoy learning and work hard in lessons. They appreciate the support they receive from teachers, particularly when learning is difficult. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those facing other barriers to their learning receive targeted help. This helps them to take part in school life and learn well alongside their peers. Some pupils have gaps in their knowledge of essential aspects of mathematics and lack confidence in the subject. This limits how well they can access more complex learning and how well prepared they are for their next steps in learning. Leaders have started to address this issue, such as through more frequent practice and a sharper focus on core number skills, but this work is still developing. Leaders involve pupils in decisions about school life to motivate and enrich their learning, for example about lunchtime clubs and wider opportunities across school. Pupils say they feel safe in school. They know that adults will listen and act if they are worried. Staff respond quickly when concerns arise.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should continue to develop and strengthen pupils' core foundational knowledge in mathematics, ensuring that learning builds progressively and securely over time. • Leaders should ensure that staff consistently maximise interactions with children in the early years to deepen their learning and readiness for key stage 1.

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