St Paul's CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 January 2022

This is a small, nurturing school. Pupils typically described it as 'caring.' Pupils are safe and feel happy in school. The school's values are an important part of daily life. The school's motto, 'enabling all to flourish,' is felt by pupils and staff. Leaders have high expectations of pupils. They encourage pupils to take risks and learn from their mistakes. Pupils behave well both in and outside of lessons. They are courteous and respectful to each other. Pupils value the strong working relationships they have with staff and the friendships they have with their peers. Bullying is rare. If it happens, staff provide ongoing support for all involved. Parents and carers said the school feels like a community. Leaders create this through the activities that pupils take part in together. For example, pupils run the 'Daily Mile' every day with staff to help to build up their stamina. Leaders set up charity events for pupils to be involved in. Through these events, leaders aim for pupils to develop skills of empathy and compassion. Leaders carefully link educational visits to pupils' learning. For instance, pupils visited The National Gallery to extend their knowledge of famous artists in art.

What the school should improve

• Occasionally, teachers do not check what pupils have learned and remembered in lessons effectively. This means that some pupils do not have the opportunity to recap on the key facts they need before moving on to more complex content. Leaders should continue the work they are doing to develop and consolidate teachers' techniques to check pupils' knowledge and understanding in lessons.

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