St Paul's Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 November 2024

Pupils speak fondly about this school. They are safe and happy. Staff build warm and supportive relationships with pupils. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour. There are clear routines in place to support good behaviour. Pupils refer positively to the 'code of conduct'. Pupils know how to be 'ready, respectful and safe'. They know that it means being kind, listening to teachers and making safe choices. Pupils move in a calm and orderly manner around the school. They respond to the high expectations that staff have of them. Pupils develop their sense of responsibility. For example, the school gives pupils opportunities to be well-being champions. These roles enable pupils to support each other and act as mediators during disagreements. Pupils value this role and recognise that it makes lunchtimes more relaxing. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve in their learning. They benefit from an ambitious and engaging curriculum. Typically, pupils achieve well. The school ensures pupils have access to an impressive careers education. This gives pupils a comprehensive understanding of the career pathways available to them in their local community. The school provides leadership opportunities for pupils. For example, pupils can be play leaders, school councillors and reading ambassadors. These leadership responsibilities give pupils the chance to make positive contributions to the school community.

What the school should improve

• On occasions, tasks for pupils at the early stages of writing do not accurately match their needs or ability. This means pupils do not get the practice they need to consolidate their phonics knowledge and develop their emerging writing. The school should work with staff to better set tasks that help pupils to become more fluent writers.

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