St Johns Primary School

Overview

The inspection was conducted during industrial action, meaning teachers did not cooperate with classroom observations. Consequently, the ETI states it is “unable to assure the quality of education” being provided. The report relies on limited evidence, including questionnaire responses and meetings with senior staff and pupils, rather than full teaching evaluations.

Strengths

• Questionnaire responses from parents, staff, and children were “very positive,” highlighting a “welcoming ethos” and “dedicated, approachable staff.”
• Year 7 pupils display a “high level of interest in, and enjoyment of, reading” and are described as “competent readers.”
• Children demonstrate a “very good understanding of mathematical concepts” and are “confident in using their mathematical knowledge.”
• The school identifies children requiring additional support promptly, with “tailored individual provision” ensuring they make expected progress.
• Leadership is described as “highly effective,” with an “embedded culture of self-evaluation” and a “shared vision for school improvement.”

Areas to improve

• The report does not list specific areas for improvement; instead, it notes the ETI was “unable to evaluate fully” outcomes, provision, and leadership due to the lack of teacher cooperation.

Safeguarding

The report states that safeguarding arrangements “reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education” and that children feel safe, though the ETI was “unable to evaluate fully the outworking of the arrangements” due to the industrial action.