St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 April 2026

Warm, nurturing relationships between staff and pupils sit at the heart of the school’s success. Pupils love coming to this friendly and welcoming place. Their attendance is high. Pupils arrive promptly each morning, cheerful and ready to learn. This creates a keen sense of community. An inclusive ethos shines through in all aspects of school life. Leaders and staff are highly ambitious for all pupils. They identify barriers to pupils’ learning quickly and provide well-targeted support. This ensures that no pupil falls behind. Pupils take a keen interest in their learning. They speak knowledgeably and enthusiastically about what they know and can do. Pupils embody the school’s ‘learning friends’ of ‘respect, courage, creativity, reflection and perseverance’. Children in the early years are curious and confident explorers of the world around them. Across subjects, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who are disadvantaged, achieve highly. They are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils’ attitudes to school life are praiseworthy. They behave extremely well and show very positive attitudes to their learning. This begins in the early years, where children quickly learn and follow daily routines. Pupils play together harmoniously at breaktimes and support one another. They take responsibility for their actions and set a good example to others. Pupils know they can speak to trusted adults if they have a concern. They are clear that bullying does not happen because everyone treats each other with fairness and respect. As a result, all pupils feel safe. A wide range of trips, visits and clubs enhance pupils’ experiences of school life. This includes outdoor learning and activities that celebrate pupils’ talents and interests. Leaders prioritise places for pupils who are disadvantaged. Older pupils benefit from taking on leadership roles, such as such as school councillor, worship leaders and play leaders.

What the school should improve

• Leaders and those responsible for governance should continue to refine and embed the school’s improvement priorities, addressing any barriers or challenges, so they can build on the school’s highly effective work and deliver transformational impact for all pupils.

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