St Anne's CofE Primary School

Overview

St Anne’s C of E Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “warm and caring” environment where pupils are “nurtured and valued as individuals” and achieve well in national tests. Leaders are deemed “highly effective,” supporting staff well-being while maintaining high academic expectations and a strong Christian ethos.

Strengths

• The curriculum is “carefully planned and sequenced,” with clear knowledge goals and opportunities for pupils to revisit important concepts, aiding retention.
• Reading is a priority; staff are “well-trained in teaching phonics,” and gaps in ability are “quickly identified” with effective support provided.
• Pupils behave well, are “friendly and polite,” and the school is “highly inclusive,” celebrating that “everyone is different and everyone is equal.”
• Relationships are positive, with staff using “supportive and encouraging language,” and pupils are taught to understand and manage their emotions.
• Leaders have an “accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and priorities,” ensuring staff morale remains high.

Areas to improve

• In some subjects, “disciplinary knowledge is not clearly defined,” meaning pupils’ knowledge is not always secure; the school should identify and teach this knowledge over time.
• The school lacks a “comprehensive view of the impact of the support in place for pupils with SEND,” limiting further development; leaders should more thoroughly quality assure this support.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”