St Patrick's RC Primary School

Overview

Inspectors found a “calm, welcoming and inclusive ethos” that creates a positive environment for learning across the school and nursery. The report evaluates key quality indicators for both the primary school and nursery class as “good”, noting the school’s capacity to continue improving without further visits.

Strengths

• A “positive environment for learning” underpinned by the motto ‘one big family, one great school’, where staff organise environments well and children feel proud.
• The “embedded use of digital technology” allows children to confidently use tools to enhance learning and develop digital skills across the curriculum.
• High-quality experiences in the nursery, particularly in the “outdoor area and play environment”, supported by an effective shared approach among staff.
• “Well considered approaches” by senior leaders to track children’s progress in literacy, numeracy, and health and wellbeing.
• A “nurturing approach” in enhanced provision, ensuring all children meet their potential through personalised support, structure, and routine.

Areas to improve

• Share practice to develop “consistent approaches of learning and teaching” and help children take increased responsibility for their learning.
• Raise attainment in literacy and numeracy, particularly in writing, by planning experiences that provide the “right level of support and challenge”.
• In the nursery, continue to develop how staff check progress and “clearly identify next steps” for children’s learning.

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific statements regarding safeguarding arrangements or outcomes.