St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 June 2022

St Theresa's Catholic Primary is a popular, welcoming and well-led school. Staff know pupils well. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), know that leaders want them to succeed and become respectful and active citizens. Pupils learn to understand the school's Christian values of faith, hope and love. These are at the heart of everything that happens in school. These values help pupils to establish a strong sense of community. Pupils enjoy being with their friends in school. They get on well with each other, regardless of their background. They have many adults to speak to if issues arise. Pupils say that bullying rarely happens. They are confident that staff sort out problems. Pupils develop strong relationships with staff. This makes them feel safe at school. Pupils enjoy visiting places like Whitby Abbey. Staff make sure that everyone is included on visits. Pupils enjoy talking about what they have learned on the visits. Most parents and carers say they feel part of the wider family of St Theresa's. They are happy that their opinions matter. Parents and carers appreciate the support they receive from teachers. For example, they come into school for events like learning how to help their children at home with phonics.

What the school should improve

• In the foundation subjects, the system for assessing what pupils have learned and remembered is less developed than in the core subjects of English and mathematics. As a result, teachers are not able to be as precise in their identification of gaps in pupils' knowledge and to take appropriate action. Leaders know this and have begun to make changes to the assessment system of the foundation subjects. Leaders should continue with this work, so that assessment and follow-up actions are as strong as they are in the core curriculum.

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