St William of York Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 March 2024

Pupils flourish at this happy and harmonious school. They work hard to realise the school motto of 'Together Everyone Achieves More'. Pupils are safe and cared for. They make everyone feel welcome at their school. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils are incredibly polite. They are sensible and considerate as they move around school, for example they hold doors open and ask how others are feeling. This consideration continues in lessons where pupils listen respectfully to teachers and their peers. Inappropriate behaviour is rare. Problems are solved quickly because staff act when they need to. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to succeed academically. Pupils enjoy their lessons and like to learn new things. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils persevere when they encounter difficulties. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils eagerly take on leadership roles in school, such as acting as 'bully busters', school councillors or play leaders. They raise money for charity and think of others. Through these opportunities, pupils learn what it means to be caring, responsible members of their community. Older pupils are well prepared for their move to secondary school when the time comes.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, the refinements that leaders have made to the key knowledge that pupils need to learn are relatively new. On occasion, teachers lack clarity about the content that pupils need to revisit and remember over time in these subjects. Leaders should embed the changes to these curriculums so that pupils develop deep knowledge and understanding of key concepts over time.

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