St Mary's CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 January 2025

Pupils thoroughly enjoy attending this vibrant, welcoming school. They are excited to come into school each day. Pupils flourish due to the supportive, caring relationships that they form with staff. These relationships help pupils to feel happy and safe. The school has extremely high expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), consistently live up to or exceed these expectations. They shine in all that they do. This is reflected in the exceptional quality of work that pupils produce. Pupils can recall their prior learning in depth and talk about it confidently. Pupils relish every opportunity to learn. Their behaviour is exemplary around the school. From the beginning of the early years to Year 6, there is a calm and comfortable atmosphere that enables pupils to focus completely on their learning. The school's motto 'Nurturing creative thinkers' is borne out in the vast array of enrichment activities that pupils are offered. For example, pupils benefit from outdoor learning, including orienteering in their school grounds. Leadership skills are developed through a carefully designed range of responsibilities such as sports leaders, reading ambassadors and school councillors. Pupils accept such roles with pride. As a result of these opportunities, pupils are well prepared for life outside school.

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