St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 May 2024

Pupils enjoy coming to school. They embrace the school's core values and Christian ethos. Pupils learn and grow in an environment where they feel nurtured, encouraged and safe. They value the positive friendships they make. Pupils know that everyone is different and embrace and celebrate this. As a result, St Peter's is a happy school, where everyone is accepted. Pupils know that every adult wants them to achieve. They see how the recent changes to the curriculum have raised everyone's ambitions. Pupils respond to this by working hard. They persevere when things get tough. As a result, many build a secure understanding of the subjects they learn. Pupils are articulate. Many are able to speak knowledgeably about what they have learned. The majority of pupils now learn well. Pupils are polite and engaging. While a small number of pupils struggle to meet the school's high expectations, most behave well. Lessons generally proceed without interruption. In social time, pupils play respectfully and safely. Some pupils take on leadership roles. 'Playground pals' ensure that no one is left out of play activities. Others lead assemblies and collective worship. Pupils value these roles and the contribution they make to the life of the school.

What the school should improve

• The school has not ensured that teachers are trained to provide consistently clear explanations for pupils. As a result, learning time is lost or pupils do not secure important knowledge as well as they might. The school needs to ensure that teachers get the training and support they need so that explanations are clear and precise and pupils secure important information consistently well.

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