Steeton Primary School

Overview

Steeton Primary School is described as a “warm, nurturing place to learn” where pupils receive the academic and pastoral support needed to thrive. The report highlights that staff hold “very high expectations” for every pupil, resulting in a “calm and orderly” environment where children are “exceptionally proud” of their inclusive school.

Strengths

• The curriculum is “highly ambitious” and “thoughtfully sequenced,” ensuring pupils leave with a “rich knowledge” of subjects.
• An “enjoyment of reading permeates the whole school,” with pupils viewing it as an important part of their day.
• Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength, with “robust” systems ensuring they learn “seamlessly alongside their peers.”
• The “pupil offer” provides a wide range of opportunities that “broaden pupils’ understanding” and link intrinsically to the curriculum.
• Relationships between staff and pupils are “extremely positive and supportive,” fostering a culture where pupils know staff care for them.

Areas to improve

• In the early years, some teaching opportunities and activity choices do not meet the aims of the ambitious curriculum, failing to provide children with opportunities to apply knowledge to “more complex tasks.”
• Raising attendance remains an ongoing priority, as a small group of pupils continue to miss “too much important learning.”

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”