St George's Church of England Primary School

Overview

The report describes a school where leaders have addressed previous weaknesses, creating a "friendly and happy" environment with "trusting relationships" at its heart. Pupils are "polite and well mannered," feel safe, and typically achieve well, though there are specific inconsistencies in teaching and attendance that require attention.

Strengths

• Staff provide a "culture of mutual respect and care," ensuring pupils, including those with special educational needs or speaking English as an additional language, feel welcome and supported.
• The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with a "sharp focus on developing pupils’ ability to communicate well," particularly in reading and vocabulary.
• Leaders have established an "inclusive culture" that celebrates diversity, helping pupils understand that "everyone is unique" and should be treated with kindness.
• Personal development is strong, with pupils learning about healthy relationships, mental health, and "fundamental British values" through meaningful experiences.

Areas to improve

• Leaders must ensure checks on learning "identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge or skills so that these are addressed consistently well," as current checks sometimes miss misconceptions.
• There is a need to focus on improving "handwriting and spelling skills," particularly for disadvantaged pupils, to prevent repeated errors.
• Leaders should continue to take action to "reduce levels of absence," as too many pupils, including disadvantaged ones, miss out on valuable learning.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.