St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 February 2026

St Margaret's is a happy, lovely place, where pupils play cooperatively and get along with each other. Pupils arrive at school keen to start their day. Their attendance is generally high. Positive relationships between staff and pupils are at the core of the school. The school values of faith, hope and love shine through in the pupils’ attitudes towards learning and each other. Pupils are proud of their school. Leaders have high expectations for behaviour. They have established an ethos that puts pupils at its centre. Pupils explain they feel safe and say that bullying is not tolerated. If and when it does happen, staff are quick to address the problems and resolve issues. Pupils increasingly deal with problems themselves, with growing maturity. Poor behaviour is exceedingly rare. Playtimes are harmonious and pupils show heartfelt care for one another. Older pupils are role models for younger pupils and help to organise their games. Children in the early years are confident and happy to talk about their learning. They build secure foundations in their learning and development, such as knowledge of early reading, writing and number. Children are keen to talk to visitors about hammerhead sharks and other creatures that live in the ocean. In lessons, pupils are attentive and listen to their teachers. They engage with the purposeful curriculum. As a result, most children achieve well and reach age-related standards in national tests by the time they leave the school. Pupils are generally well supported, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities or other vulnerabilities. In the main, pupils progress well throughout the school. Nevertheless, some teachers do not adapt their teaching carefully enough during lessons. As a result, some pupils do not get the most from every learning opportunity.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that staff use effective adaptations in lessons so that all learners’ needs are met consistently.
• Leaders should ensure that consistent high-quality teaching enables all pupils, including vulnerable pupils, to develop detailed and connected knowledge so they can achieve well.
• Leaders should ensure that detailed and insightful analysis of school performance leads to improving standards across all areas of the school.

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