Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 June 2026

Pupils experience a strong sense of belonging at this caring and welcoming school. They benefit from high-quality pastoral care and build positive, trusting relationships with staff. The values of the school are integrated through all areas of the school’s work. Pupils live out the values and show care and respect in abundance. Pupils feel safe in school. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils across the school, including children in the early years, interact positively with each other and benefit from carefully considered routines and high expectations. They enjoy attending school and this is reflected in their attendance, which is consistently above that attained in schools nationally. From the moment they start school in the early years, pupils benefit from a carefully considered curriculum. Pupils achieve well at the school and they are encouraged to be proud of their achievements. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and disadvantaged pupils, are fully supported and included in all aspects of school life. They progress very well as a result of leaders' determination to fulfil their vision to create an ‘environment in which the whole school community can thrive’. Pupils build and demonstrate their confidence and teamwork skills through a rich array of activities. They engage enthusiastically in enrichment opportunities and clubs, such as ballet, choir, chess and LEGO-coding club. Pupils take pride in helping to shape decisio-making in the school. They enjoy supporting others in roles, such as play leaders, house captains and school council members. Pupils demonstrate strong moral and spiritual understanding. Pupils understand differences between people and show genuine tolerance and compassion towards others. Pupils are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. The school supports them to flourish, both within the school community and beyond.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should continue to ensure that staff check and probe pupils’ understanding and adapt their teaching accordingly, to address gaps in knowledge or move pupils on to develop a deeper understanding of key knowledge across the curriculum.

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