St Thomas CofE Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 February 2025

Pupils thrive in this exceptional school. Their experiences are rooted in the well-embedded school values, which are, 'compassion, trust, resilience, fellowship and respect'. These values are lived daily. Pupils are very happy and safe. They are very proud of their school. They have a strong sense of belonging. Consistently high expectations are established for learning. Pupils work diligently. They are highly motivated. They appreciate the school's calm and focused atmosphere. They learn exceptionally well across the whole curriculum. Pupils benefit from a wide range of purposeful opportunities to support their personal development. They willingly accept additional responsibility. For example, as language ambassadors and attendance officers. Typically, an older pupil commented, 'I am excited to make a difference to our school. I hope to be a role model to others.' Pupils are nurtured to be resilient. Pupils benefit from a wide range of experiences to develop their interests and talents, such as being sports players, musicians, performers, botanists and meteorologists. Their aspirations are raised and their horizons broadened. Pupils recall many happy and memorable experiences that enrich their learning, including, for example, theatre visits. Most parents and carers are very positive about the school. A parent, echoing the views of many, commented 'My children are happy and they talk positively about their day at school each evening. My children are thriving at this school.'

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