St John's Primary School and Nursery

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 October 2023

Pupils are very proud of their school. They enjoy coming to school and attend well. Pupils are keen to be involved in school life, for instance, as junior, digital or sports leaders. They know how to keep themselves safe. All spoken to were unanimous that they would speak to a trusted adult if worried or upset. Pupils behave well and have a positive attitude towards their learning. They reflect the school values of 'safe, responsible and ambitious' every day. The school deals with any rare instances of bullying effectively. The school has set high expectations for all pupils. Pupils live up to these expectations. For instance, pupils do very well in their reading and mathematics. Those who find learning difficult progress rapidly because of the support they receive. Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities that bring learning to life, such as a trip to Kenilworth Castle or studying a real piece of moon rock from NASA. Pupils happily show their work to parents and carers through regular after-school art exhibitions. The school celebrates its diverse and inclusive community. It promotes this through the wide range of artists, historians and scientists that pupils study. Leaders ensure that there are opportunities for all in the wider range of activities on offer, which include the well-attended choir, indoor rowing, athletics and environment clubs.

What the school should improve

• A number of staff are new in subject leadership and teaching positions. As result, aspects of their knowledge and understanding of the wider curriculum are not yet fully embedded. Leaders should ensure that staff have further opportunities to develop their leadership and teaching experience and knowledge of the wider curriculum.

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