St Mary's Primary School

Overview

The inspection occurred during industrial action, meaning most teachers did not cooperate with inspectors. Consequently, the ETI states it is “unable to assure... of the quality of education being provided” and could not evaluate most aspects of the school’s performance.

Strengths

• Parents reported “very high levels of satisfaction” with school life, praising leadership and staff commitment.
• The most able Year 7 readers “enjoy reading” and use a “wide range of strategies” with fluency.
• Year 7 pupils demonstrate a “sound knowledge” of key mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills.
• Children across all key stages use ICT devices to develop “communication and problem-solving skills and their creativity.”
• The school development plan is “comprehensive” and informed by extensive consultation.
• Governors are “knowledgeable about the life and work of the school” and carry out their challenge function.

Areas to improve

• The report does not list specific areas for improvement because the ETI was “unable to evaluate” outcomes, provision, and leadership due to the industrial action.

Safeguarding

The school provided evidence that safeguarding arrangements are “satisfactory” and children feel safe, but the ETI was “unable to evaluate fully the outworking of the arrangements” due to the strike action.