St Martin's CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 May 2023

St Martin's is a happy and thriving school. Leaders promote pupils' achievements and talents through the 'Bring It!' philosophy. Vibrant displays showcase this throughout the school. Pupils talk with pride about their school. They say that teachers expect them to work hard but make learning fun. Parents' views of the school are overwhelmingly positive. They feel that staff care for their pupils well. Leaders have improved behaviour since the previous inspection. They have ensured that staff understand and apply the behaviour policy consistently. Pupils talk about how learning is now free from low-level disruption. They feel safe. Pupils appreciate the various rewards for positive behaviour, such as sitting at the 'top table' at lunchtimes. They say if they have any worries then adults help them to sort it. Leaders place great emphasis on pupils developing their character through enrichment activities and trips. They experience carefully planned residentials which develop their knowledge of contrasting locations in modern Britain. There is a strong, realised vision of pupils learning through the outdoors. Children in the Nursery enjoy regular visits from a pony which spark their curiosity. This develops their speaking and listening skills. Pupils enhance their sporting abilities through a range of clubs and competitions.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, the implementation of the curriculum is at an early stage. This means that pupils do not learn content in the same depth as other subjects and make links to prior learning. Leaders need to ensure that pupils learn the knowledge they need in all areas of the curriculum.

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