St Paul's Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 July 2025

St Paul's is a highly inclusive school. It recognises, nurtures and celebrates each pupil's unique talents. Pupils are happy and safe and quickly develop positive attitudes to learning. Pupils embody the school's values, such as kindness, togetherness and respect, in the way they behave and learn. Parents and carers agree. One parent's comment was reflective of many: 'I have always described this school as incredibly nurturing and completely supportive of its children.' Pupils work hard to reach the high expectations set by their teachers in behaviour and learning. High levels of emotional support for the youngest children ensure that they settle quickly and make a good start to school. From this strong foundation, pupils build confidence in their learning. As a result, pupils achieve well overall. Relationships at all levels are consistently strong. Pupils trust the adults who look after them. There is always an adult they can go to if they have a worry or concern. Pupils are proud to be part of the school. They enjoy coming to school, reflected in the improving rates of attendance. Pupils appreciate the many opportunities they have to learn and take responsibility.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, the essential knowledge that pupils need to know has not been identified as specifically as it could be. As a result, some pupils have gaps in the key knowledge needed to achieve highly. The school should ensure that it clearly defines the precise knowledge they want pupils to learn and when.

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