St Mary's CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 March 2022

Pupils think their school is amazing. They appreciate the rich opportunities on offer from inspirational visiting speakers and activities for them to develop socially and culturally. Parents and carers are grateful for the way leaders have maintained the high quality of education for their children despite a serious flood in 2021 which damaged much of the premises. Leaders leave nothing to chance in their determination to offer an exceptional education for pupils. The well-considered content and design of the curriculum reflect leaders' high expectations for what pupils will learn. Staff are completely in-tune with these aims. They share leaders' ambition to expect the best for all pupils, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils live up to these expectations and achieve highly. Pupils seldom need reminders about how to behave well. They concentrate when their work is demanding and cooperate thoughtfully with one another during breaktimes and at lunchtime. Pupils are very confident that staff tackle rare instances of bullying promptly and fairly. Pupils thrive on the wide range of responsibilities they are offered. They decide which charities to support and learn the importance of public service through, for example, their roles as 'eco-councillors.' Leaders make sure that pupils are prepared exceptionally well for their future lives.

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