St John's CofE (C) Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 December 2022

This small school is a happy and safe place for pupils to learn and grow together. The school's values guide pupils to 'pray, play and prosper' in a way that truly helps pupils to be ready for life ahead, both personally and academically. Pupils achieve well. High expectations for pupils' behaviour are set, expected and modelled by governors, leaders and staff. Pupils also demand and achieve the very best of themselves. Pupils are rightly proud of themselves and all that they achieve in school life. Parents and carers value this, too. Older pupils help younger pupils. Younger pupils help each other. Pupils told inspectors: 'Everyone is like a big happy family. Older children nurture the younger children and we all get on, no matter how big or small we are. There is no racism or discrimination between us.' They are right. Adults deal with bullying effectively if it should happen. Everywhere you walk, there is talk, and caring and sharing. One parent, echoing the view of many, said, 'There is an atmosphere of caring, wonder and gratitude in all the classes.' Pupils see the 'golden ticket' for clubs as a gift they have been given.

What the school should improve

• Teachers' use of resources in some subjects does not contribute well to pupils' learning. This means that pupils' progress is slowed. Leaders need to ensure that all staff consistently choose resources that support, extend and challenge pupils' learning.
• Teachers do not consistently address pupils' errors in their learning. As a result, pupils repeat the same mistakes or are left with some misunderstandings. Leaders need to make sure that all teachers identify and address promptly errors and misconceptions so that pupils make better progress.

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