Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Overview

The report describes a school where leaders have created a culture of "high expectations and ambition" that is evident across all areas. Most inspection domains, including curriculum, teaching, early years, inclusion, and leadership, are judged to be at a "Strong standard," while pupil achievement is at an "Expected standard." The overall picture is one of a nurturing environment where pupils "thrive" and feel safe, supported by rigorous monitoring and effective staff training.

Strengths

• Attendance is a "high priority," with leaders acting "swiftly to remove barriers," resulting in rates slightly above the national average.
• The curriculum is "ambitious and carefully sequenced," ensuring pupils build knowledge cumulatively and are "well prepared for their next stage of education."
• Inclusion is "at the heart of the school’s ethos," with swift identification of needs and effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
• Staff benefit from a "high-quality" professional learning programme, and leaders prioritise staff wellbeing to reduce unnecessary workload.
• Personal development is "well-structured," helping pupils develop resilience, confidence, and a deep understanding of fundamental British values.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should build upon effective curriculum practice to further support all pupils, "including those who are disadvantaged, to achieve highly," as attainment for this group is not consistently high over time.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.