St Mary's Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 September 2023

Pupils thrive at this extremely ambitious school. They feel safe and happy, knowing their trusted adults help them with any worries. They benefit from high expectations across school life. In lessons, pupils are enthusiastic and attentive learners who achieve well. They delight in being recognised for demonstrating the school's learning skills, such as stamina or bravery, and wear their animal badges with pride. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are polite and respectful. As one pupil said, reflecting the views of many, 'We treat others as we would want to be treated.' Relationships across year groups are exceptionally strong. Year 6 'buddies' are kind and caring when they interact with younger pupils. Over lunchtime, pupils have a wealth of activities to choose from. They enjoy riding bikes and go-carts, reading books and playing games. There is an air of excitement, with happy pupils having fun with their friends of all ages. Families are overwhelmingly positive in their feedback about the school. They appreciate their many opportunities to be included in school life. These include the weekly reading café, where they share books with their children and enjoy refreshments. The highly popular 'grandparents' morning' values inter-generational relationships, to the benefit of all.

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