St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 31 January 2024

The quality of education that this school provides is exemplary. Pupils, including children in the provision for two-year-olds, blossom socially and academically at this warm and nurturing school. A very warm welcome awaits all pupils who attend, including the high number of pupils who join the school in different year groups or part way through the year. The school is highly ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils rise to this challenge and, typically, achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum. The school expects the highest standard of behaviour from all pupils, including children in the early years. Pupils do not disappoint and live up to these very high expectations. They are kind hearted and well mannered. Pupils know that adults are there to help them if they have any worries or concerns. This helps pupils to feel happy, safe and secure. The school supports pupils' wider development extremely well to ensure that they become well-rounded and conscientious young people. Pupils access an extensive range of clubs, trips and residentials to broaden their awareness of the world around them. Additional opportunities, such as acting as a well-being ambassador, e-safety cadet or member of the school council promote pupils' leadership skills and sense of responsibility. For example, pupils are included on the interview panel when governors are appointing senior leaders and other members of staff. Pupils are quite rightly proud of the money that they raise for charitable causes and the close links that they have established with the local community.

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