Stanley Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 July 2024

This is a highly inclusive and welcoming school. Parents and carers speak warmly of the school and consider it a nurturing and caring environment. Pupils are happy to come to school and learn well. There is a strong sense of community here. Pupils are safe at the school and attend very well. The school teaches pupils about the importance of respect and kindness. Pupils are courteous and conduct themselves calmly around the school site. Many pupils take on leadership responsibilities, including as well- being ambassadors, house captains or members of the eco-council. The school has a commendable approach towards support for pupil well-being and in particular champions its young carers and pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school provides a wide range of enrichment activities and trips so that pupils gain valuable life experiences. Pupils attend a range of clubs, including running, sewing, football, drama and writing for the Stanley magazine. Pupils are provided with opportunities to demonstrate the school values of responsibility, empathy, aspiration, contribution, resilience and happiness. This develops their character and helps them to understand the importance of contributing to society. The school has high expectations for the achievement of all pupils. Pupils study a broad and enriched curriculum. Leaders are evaluative and strategic in their efforts to move the school forward.

What the school should improve

• Teaching is not consistently ambitious across all subjects. As a result, some pupils do not make as strong progress as they could. Leaders should ensure that learning is routinely ambitious across the curriculum and strategies are embedded to promote deeper thinking. This will enable pupils to build on their existing knowledge in further depth and ensure they are consistently highly motivated to learn in class.

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