St Louis Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 November 2023

Pupils thrive in this supportive and aspirational environment. They embody the school's values to be ambitious, brave and caring. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievements, including for those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, pupils achieve well across the curriculum. Classrooms are purposeful and joyful. The school ensures that pupils develop into responsible young citizens through leadership opportunities, such as those of house captains, elected school council members or librarians. Pupils are polite, kind and considerate of one another. All pupils are 'buddies' for those in younger years or who are new to the school. The school is a welcoming community that helps everyone feel safe and valued. Pupils love learning and know the value of it. They are highly motivated to succeed and to give their best in everything they do. Pupils are particularly proud when they receive 'pupil of the week' for excellent work or effort. They work together well and demonstrate excellent cooperation at social times and in lessons. Even in the youngest years, children are remarkably thoughtful and consider the needs of others.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, staff do not systematically check pupils' understanding. This means that gaps in what pupils know are not always identified and then addressed. The school needs to continue to develop how staff assess pupils' knowledge in lessons, so that pupils build a fully secure and really deep understanding in all subjects.

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