St John's CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 November 2023

This is an outstanding school. It is a beacon of light within the community. Pupils receive an exceptional education. They benefit from remarkable pastoral care. All staff share the same sense of moral purpose. Staff strive for all pupils to 'believe and succeed'. The school has extraordinarily high expectations of pupils. Teachers are exceptional role models. They exhibit the behaviours that they wish pupils to emulate. Pupils know how to conduct themselves. Their behaviour is exemplary. Bullying is rare. Pupil absence is low. The most vulnerable pupils are rarely absent from school. Staff take highly considered action to ensure that pupils are in school and safe. Attendance systems are exemplary. The school provides considerable support for many of its families. School staff are trusted to help families in times of great need. This care helps pupils to attend school and benefit from the learning and support on offer. The approach to pupils' wider development is remarkable. Wider opportunities are carefully planned to enrich pupils' interests and experience. The school is acutely aware of the needs of the pupils. Staff go to extraordinary lengths to address inequalities. They expand pupils' horizons and enrich their cultural capital.

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