St John's CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 February 2024

Pupils enjoy being part of this caring and welcoming school. They realise the school's vision each day, which is to 'belong, believe, achieve'. Pupils described school like being part of a family. The school has established clear expectations for the behaviour of pupils, including for children in the early years. Pupils are polite and respectful towards each other and to staff. They enjoy playtimes with their friends. Pupils take pride in their learning and, typically, rise to the school's high expectations for their achievement. They are especially proud of their work in history, as they have a passion for learning about their locality. Pupils told inspectors that they strive to do well at school and that learning will help them to be successful in the future. The school supports pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve well across the curriculum. Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment experiences such as sports activities, creative club and choir. Pupils have ample opportunities to develop their leadership skills and to learn how to work as part of a team. They thrive through numerous roles that give them the chance to make a positive difference to school life. For example, learning councillors have a clear plan to provide pupils with the best possible learning environments.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, there are inconsistencies in how the curriculum is delivered. As a result, some pupils' learning is not as secure as it could be. The school should support teachers to deliver the curriculum consistently well.

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