St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 December 2023

Pupils at St Patrick's Church of England Primary Academy grow to become self-confident, articulate young people. They enjoy their lessons, especially when they can see how learning in different subjects fits together. The school provides high-quality care. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage in their education. The school has planned an ambitious curriculum in which learning builds on what pupils already know. Pupils study a good range of subjects and learn well. Learning moves smoothly from one key stage to the next. Teachers are skilled at adapting work for pupils, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children settle well in early years and soon become competent readers. Across the school, there is a lively reading culture. Pupils behave well in lessons and at social times. There is a calm, purposeful atmosphere in classrooms and corridors. Pupils are noticeably friendly and show respect towards one another and adults. They know that they can always talk to an adult or use a 'worry box' to report a concern. Many pupils take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including singing club and a range of sports. A high proportion of pupils receive instrumental music lessons.

What the school should improve

• In the teaching of phonics, teachers sometimes do not identify pupils' misconceptions quickly enough as they learn to read and write. As a result, these misconceptions sometimes persist longer than they should. The school should ensure that staff assess pupils' ongoing learning in phonics thoroughly and consistently.

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