St Albert's Catholic Primary School

Overview

The report describes a school where leaders and governors are “unrelenting in the welcome and inclusion offered to all pupils,” creating a culture where “all are welcome here.” While inclusion, personal development, and safeguarding are rated at a “strong standard,” overall achievement and curriculum delivery meet the “expected standard,” though attendance is identified as needing attention.

Strengths

• Inclusion is a “strong standard,” with staff using “impressive knowledge of pupils” to provide “consistently high quality” support that removes barriers to learning.
• Personal development is rated at a “strong standard,” featuring a “carefully designed” PSHE curriculum that prepares pupils well for future lives and fosters respect for diverse beliefs.
• Safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture” where concerns are “actively identified, acted upon and managed.”
• Pupils behave very well in a “well-ordered environment,” with bullying being rare and staff providing “high-quality support” to help pupils manage their feelings.
• Leaders use pupil premium funding “judiciously,” ensuring disadvantaged pupils achieve as well as similar peers nationally.

Areas to improve

• The school should develop attendance systems and procedures so that “attendance improves,” as overall absence remains too low.
• In some subjects, the school should ensure pupils “routinely rehearse important prior knowledge” so they can fully access new learning.
• Leaders should embed strategies designed to improve outcomes in writing, addressing areas where some pupils previously struggled.

Safeguarding

The report states that “safeguarding standards are met,” meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and pupils are made safer.