St Stephen's C E Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 February 2024

St Stephen's is a warm and welcoming place. The motto, 'building each other up in love and learning', underpins all aspects of the school's work. Relationships at the school are respectful and nurturing. Pupils enjoy coming to school and make the most of the extensive range of opportunities provided. Pupils are kept safe. They know they can talk to staff if they have a concern. Pupils thrive in this environment. Staff have consistently high expectations of what pupils can achieve. The school has designed the curriculum to offer a broad range of subjects. The school's focus on high ambition for all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensures that teaching introduces new learning in clear and manageable steps. Pupils with SEND follow the same ambitious curriculum and receive extra help if they need it. Pupils behave very well. They make a tangible contribution to the life of the school. They take on a range of responsibilities, such as school council representatives and reading leaders. They have highly positive attitudes to their learning. Older pupils are excellent role models for younger pupils. They follow the school's expectation of being an 'upstander' and doing the right thing. Pupils are very appreciative of the wide range of clubs and visits the school offers.

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