St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 March 2024

This school community has a distinct sense of family and belonging where everyone is kind and respectful to each other. Pupils make strong friendships. They spoke about the happy memories they make at school. Pupils are safe in school because there are adults they can talk to and who help them if they have any worries. Leaders have high expectations that all pupils will be well-prepared socially, emotionally and academically when they leave the school. The school nurtures pupils' interests and ambitions so that pupils are keen to learn and attentive to their teachers right from when they join the school. Pupils' learning is enriched by opportunities which broaden their outlook. Pupils regularly go on educational visits, such as to the seaside, bringing to life their geography learning about coastal areas. During the recent whole-school Poetry Slam, pupils performed confidently to an appreciative audience, reciting the poems they had learned. Pupils behave sensibly and are proud to take on responsibilities. 'Guardian Angels' look out for others who might need a friend; the 'Mini Vinnies' aim to model the values of St Vincent de Paul, to 'see, think, do and care', and raise funds for a wide range of charities in Great Britain and across the world.

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