St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 May 2024

Pupils thrive in this school. They feel safe, knowing that adults will help them if they have any concerns. There is a strong sense of community. Leaders and staff know pupils and families very well. A parent's comment echoed those of many: 'The school creates a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for children, where children feel supported and are encouraged to succeed.' The school aspires for all pupils to be 'sailing to success'. Pupils respond by excelling, particularly in reading, writing and mathematics. The school is striving to help them achieve equally well in other subjects. Pupils behave well, in and out of lessons. They listen to instructions and follow them promptly. Pupils are courteous, confident and articulate. They attend school regularly. If absence becomes a concern, the school works hard to help pupils improve their attendance. The school celebrates the diverse community it serves. Pupils talk about how they are expected to be kind to everyone. They are reminded that they all 'smile in the same language'. Pupils take pride in their leadership roles and perform them diligently. Younger pupils appreciate the support they receive from Year 6 playground leaders. Pupils experience democracy firsthand by electing their school council representatives.

What the school should improve

• In a very few subjects, the endpoints leaders want pupils to reach are not clearly set out. This means that pupils are not achieving as highly as they should in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that the desired learning outcomes for these subjects are clearly defined.
• Sometimes, teaching presents too much information in one go. When this happens, pupils do not retain as much learning as they should. The school should ensure that teaching considers how much information pupils can process and retain to enable them to consistently learn the curriculum well.

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