St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 March 2025

Pupils grow as well-rounded, confident individuals in this excellent, nurturing and inclusive school. There is a strong culture of care and kindness where pupils thrive and flourish. All pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are challenged and supported to achieve their very best academically and personally. Expectations are high, and pupils respond exceptionally well. There is an uncompromising commitment that every child deserves the very best and strives to be 'the best you can be'. Pupils live up to the very high expectations. There is an extremely calm ethos and purposeful atmosphere, with very happy pupils in every classroom. Pupils bubble with enthusiasm for learning. Their behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary, and consequently, they achieve highly. Pupils feel very safe in school and know that staff listen to them if they have any worries or concerns. Pupils' well-being is given the highest priority. Pupils are respectful and kind and always willing to help each other out. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Many speak of its strong caring, community ethos. Reflecting the views of many, one commented, 'I feel like I'm handing my child over to family every day.'

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