St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

GOOD - Leadership and Management
(There is a) sharp focus on improving the quality of education that pupils receive.
Staff are proud to work at the school. They feel well supported by leaders and committed to the school’s improvement journey
Governors’ oversight of the school’s work is also making a strong contribution to its improvement. 
Leaders have ensured a focus on pupils’ physical and mental health.

GOOD  - Behaviour and Attitudes
Pupils behave well. Low-level disruption is rare in lessons
Children in Reception quickly learn how to share and play well together.
Older pupils enjoy helping younger pupils during breaktimes
Pupils feel safe and parents agree. Pupils learn how to stay safe. They know about cyber-bullying and other forms of online risks.

GOOD - Personal Development
Relationships are at the heart of this school. Pupils, staff and parents feel a part of the warm, friendly school community.develop a strong sense of citizenship and service to others through a wide variety of charitable works
pupils learn about belonging to their local and global community
Buddy (now Freya), the therapy dog, is a popular addition to the school community.
Leaders have v​carefully considered how to build pupils’ cultural capital through the curriculum, which is brought to life through a variety of visits and visitors

Requires Improvement - Teaching and Learning and EYFS
We were asked by OFSTED to think about how we adapt our writring provison
 

This is a good school because:

• Pupils, parents and staff are extremely proud of their school community.
• The governing body is committed to developing and supporting all aspects of the Catholic life of the school.
• Chaplaincy within the school is vibrant and is led effectively and enthusiastically.
• Prayer is central to the life of the school and the school has invested in training for both pupils and staff, as a result, pupils are competent at leading prayer within the school.
• The school has made rapid progress in developing the Catholic life of the school in a very short space of time, and the development of religious education is a priority for the school.