St Clare's Catholic Primary School

Overview

St Clare’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “warm and caring” institution where pupils possess a “strong sense of community” and “exceptional” behaviour. The report highlights a “broad and balanced curriculum” and effective provision for pupils with special educational needs, though it notes inconsistencies in curriculum planning and marking practices that hinder learning accuracy in some areas.

Strengths

• Pupils demonstrate “highly positive attitudes towards their learning” and are “incredibly courteous,” contributing to a “calm and tranquil atmosphere.”
• The provision for pupils with SEND is a “strength,” with staff identifying needs early and working effectively with external professionals.
• Staff deliver subject curriculums well, explaining new concepts clearly and checking how well pupils learn new ideas.
• The school fosters a “love of reading” through high-quality texts, classroom libraries, and regular reading events.
• The governing body “supports and challenges the school effectively,” with staff valuing the “strong teamwork ethos.”

Areas to improve

• The school must refine the curriculum in some subjects to ensure teachers are clear on specific content, addressing current “gaps in pupils’ knowledge.”
• Staff need to check pupils’ written work more consistently and carefully to prevent errors from going “unaddressed and linger[ing] over time.”

Safeguarding

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