St James' Church of England Primary School

Overview: St James' Church of England Primary School is a welcoming place where pupils' well-being thrives in a happy and supportive environment. Staff and parents work closely together to ensure pupils achieve their best, and pupils feel safe at school.

Strengths:

• Pupils feel safe at school, knowing they are supported by a dedicated staff team.
• Pupils achieve well and show enthusiasm for learning and interacting with each other.
• Pupils are well prepared for each stage of their education, including moving from the Reception class to Year 1.
• Pupils behave well in lessons, around the school, and in the playground, motivated, kind, and respectful to each other.
• The school fosters pupils' 'social intelligence' and character, with opportunities for leadership roles such as house captains and buddies.

Areas to improve:

• Revisions and refinements to the curriculum have not embedded fully in some subjects, resulting in instances where pupils' knowledge and understanding of subject content is not secure.
• In some subjects, what needs to be taught and when is not identified as consistently as it could be.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.