St Mary's Primary School

Overview

The inspection was conducted during industrial action, meaning teachers did not cooperate with inspectors. Consequently, the ETI states it is “unable to assure of the quality of education” and could not fully evaluate outcomes, provision, or leadership.

Strengths

• Questionnaire respondents agreed the school is “well led and managed” with an “inclusive, welcoming and pastoral ethos”.
• Year 7 children displayed “good comprehension skills” and read with “fluency and expression”.
• Year 6 children spoke “enthusiastically” about their topics and wider learning experiences.
• Children have opportunities for “meaningful decision making” and developing leadership skills.
• Leadership has established a “collegial approach” and strengthened communication with parents via applications.

Areas to improve

• The report does not list specific areas for improvement, as the ETI was “unable to evaluate fully” most aspects of the school’s provision due to the industrial action.

Safeguarding

The school provided evidence that safeguarding arrangements “reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education,” and children reported they feel safe and know who to speak to, though the ETI was “unable to evaluate fully the outworking of the arrangements.”