St Willibrord's RC Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 November 2022

Pupils, including children in the early years, flourish at this welcoming school. They love to come to school each day. Pupils feel safe and happy. They value the support that staff provide, particularly with regard to their emotional health and well-being. Children and pupils in the specially resourced provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (specially resourced provision) also benefit from the warm and nurturing relationships fostered by staff. Leaders want the best for pupils at this school. They have high aspirations for them, both in terms of their learning and behaviour. Pupils proudly rise to leaders' high aspirations for them. Leaders deal with bullying well. They respond swiftly and effectively to any concerns or worries raised by pupils. Pupils show care and consideration towards each other. They embody the school's values and ethos. Pupils behave well in lessons. They enjoy spending time together playing and chatting with their friends at breaktimes. Children and pupils in the specially resourced provision also show strong interest in their learning. They persevere when they find tasks difficult. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), play an active part in school life. They enjoy helping to make improvements to the school. For example, pupils spoke fondly about their roles as members of the St Willibrord's Action team. They wear their leadership lanyards with pride. Parents and carers who shared their views with the inspector at the start of the school day said that they feel a valued part of the school community.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, leaders have not had the opportunity to measure the impact of recent changes. Governors and leaders should make sure that they check how well these subjects are being implemented. This is so that they can be assured that pupils, including children in the early years, know more and remember more over time.
• In the subjects that have recently undergone some refinements, assessment strategies are less well developed. This means that teachers cannot be certain that pupils have understood and retained important knowledge. Leaders should make sure that assessment methods are used consistently well so that teachers can check that pupils' learning is secure.

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