St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 December 2024

Pupils enjoy coming to school, where they are happy and well-cared for. The wide range of leadership roles allow them to contribute well to school life. They have a genuine voice in school decision-making. Pupils on the school council are proud of the way they represent their peers. For example, their views informed the design and naming of the new 'tropical climber'. Many pupils participate in the impressive range of after-school clubs. These are inclusive, as well as nurturing of pupils' talents and interests. The school sets high expectations for pupils' academic outcomes and behaviour. Pupils achieve highly with their learning and in many areas they excel. They are well prepared for their next educational steps. Pupils behave well and are attentive learners. They live up to the school's 'rainbow rules' in the way they show respect to each other and are kind and helpful. Pupils have an appreciation of cultural diversity and difference. The long-established links with schools in Ethiopia and France give them an understanding about life in other countries and how they compare to their own experiences. They support the school in Ethiopia with their fundraising activities. Older pupils write to their pen-pals in France, showcasing their learning from their French lessons.

What the school should improve

• When writing, pupils do not always use appropriate punctuation or grammatical structure. This means that their writing is not as effective as it could be. The school should continue with its work to embed curriculum improvement to ensure that pupils write well in English and across all subjects.

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