St Peter's Primary School

Overview

The inspection occurred during industrial action, meaning teachers did not cooperate with inspectors. Consequently, the ETI was “unable to assure... of the quality of education being provided” and could not evaluate core areas such as outcomes, provision, or leadership. The report relies on limited evidence, including questionnaire responses and discussions with the principal and governors.

Strengths

• Parents and staff questionnaire responses were “very positive,” indicating high satisfaction with care, support, and the “inclusive, welcoming and pastoral ethos.”
• Year 6 children spoke positively about their learning, highlighting enjoyment of “group work,” ICT, and their contribution to school life.
• The school development plan is described as comprehensive, underpinned by “wide consultation with governors, staff, parents and children.”
• Governors expressed support for the school, focusing on “achieving high outcomes for the children” and prudent budget management.

Areas to improve

• The school needs to “continue the process of updating and ratifying the suite of pastoral care policies in line with the current DE guidance.”
• The school and employing authority need to “carry out a risk assessment in relation to access to the school grounds.”

Safeguarding

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