St Anne's CofE Primary School

Overview

Pupils are “happy and enjoy attending” the school, benefiting from a “welcoming family atmosphere” where they behave with “consistently high levels of respect.” Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a community that celebrates diversity and kindness, resulting in pupils who are “very proud of their school.”

Strengths

• Pupils gain an “in-depth understanding” of curriculum topics, building knowledge over time and developing a “rich vocabulary” in subjects such as computing.
• Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and present information clearly, carefully choosing activities to match learning objectives.
• There is a “consistent approach to the teaching of phonics,” with staff quickly identifying and supporting pupils who may fall behind in reading.
• Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, adapting teaching to make learning “accessible for all.”
• Pupils’ wider development is central to the school’s ethos, with opportunities to contribute positively to the community and develop financial literacy.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should ensure all children in the early years have access to books that “match their phonic knowledge” to support early reading fluency.
• Leaders should establish a “consistent approach to assessment” in foundation subjects so teachers can accurately check how successfully pupils learn the curriculum.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders ensuring it is a “high priority” and staff reporting concerns quickly to support pupils and families.