St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School

Overview

This inspection found a school where pupils are “proud ambassadors” in a “welcoming and inclusive” environment. Leaders are described as “inspirational, compassionate and successful,” fostering a culture where staff and pupils feel valued. The report highlights that while previous attainment in some subjects was lower than average, robust actions have secured current pupil achievement.

Strengths

• “Behaviour is excellent” with “impeccable manners,” creating a positive atmosphere where learning time is never lost.
• Reading is “at the heart of this school,” with “consistently effective” phonics teaching and a library that promotes the “joy of reading.”
• Leaders provide “impressive support” for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, removing barriers to learning.
• Attendance is now “higher than the national average” following “tenacious work” by staff to improve persistent absence.
• Staff are “kind and approachable,” with parents noting the school “goes the extra mile” in communication and care.

Areas to improve

• The report states that “a few subjects are less well-embedded than the strongest,” meaning pupils may not learn key content securely across the whole curriculum.
• Leaders must ensure teaching enables pupils to “learn and remember essential knowledge long term across every subject,” as recall is not yet precise across the full breadth of the curriculum.

Safeguarding

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