St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School

Overview

St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “calm, happy and welcoming learning community” where pupils are “confident and kind.” The report states that leaders have designed a “broad and ambitious curriculum” which meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Strengths

• Pupils exhibit strong behaviour, are “proud of being pupils at this school,” and feel safe.
• The early years curriculum is “carefully matched to children’s needs and interests,” helping them become “focused, engaged learners.”
• Phonics teaching is consistent, with teachers providing “help quickly if pupils struggle or fall behind.”
• Leaders identify pupils with special educational needs effectively and “work with parents effectively to put in place additional support.”
• The personal development curriculum offers diverse opportunities, such as charitable work and trips, fostering respect for others.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should ensure teachers select activities based on pupils’ “secure understanding of what they have learned before” to prevent confusion.
• Leaders must improve assurance processes in a small number of subjects to ensure the curriculum is “implemented consistently well.”
• Attendance for some pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, is lower than their peers and requires attention.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff trained to recognise risks and leaders acting swiftly to protect pupils.