St Mary's Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 November 2023

The school's vision to 'balance excellence with compassion' is placed at the heart of the school's work. Pupils love coming to school. Their attendance is consistently high. The school provides an exceptional quality of education, typically starting with a 'hook' to capture pupils' interest and ending with a celebration assembly of their learning. Pupils are highly committed to their learning. They show very high levels of concentration and complete their work to a high standard. The rich curriculum that pupils receive results in them achieving exceptionally well and becoming strong, responsible and mature individuals. Pupils feel safe and behave very well. While bullying is very rare, it is dealt with promptly and swiftly. The opportunities for personal development enable pupils to develop a passion and hunger for learning and to strengthen their character. The school provides a vast range of extra-curricular activities and visits that engage pupils well. The school ensures that these opportunities are available to all, regardless of any disadvantage. Leaders work closely with the wider community in supporting children's learning and fundraising for charitable causes.

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