Key findings from OFSTED Report March 2012

This is an outstanding school. At the time of its previous inspection the school was judged to be good with some outstanding features. Since then, standards have risen and they are now high across a wide range of subjects. Pupils make excellent progress.

Pupils achieve exceptionally well at all key stages. From starting points on entry that are below those expected for their age, pupils reach standards that are high by the end of Year 6. Pupils of all abilities make the same excellent progress. The outstanding curriculum provides many well-planned opportunities for pupils to excel.

Pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and around school, and this makes a significant contribution to their learning. The school is very effective in minimising the impact of any inappropriate behaviour on the learning of other pupils. Pupils rise to challenge very well, apply themselves fully in lessons and show great initiative. Their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding. Pupils are safe in school. They gain a good understanding of how to Stay safe and are confident in asking for support when needed.

The quality of teaching is outstanding. Teachers make learning interesting and engage pupils very well. Activities are challenging for pupils at all levels of attainment and firmly based on prior learning so that all pupils are given excellent opportunities to develop and apply their skills, knowledge and understanding across a range of subjects.

The headteacher and leadership team provide highly-focused leadership. Their robust systems to raise the quality of teaching and learning have been highly effective in developing teachers’ professional skills to a high level of, and this has been a key driving factor in pupils’ improving.

Parent View

This gives you the chance to tell Ofsted what you think about St. Nicholas’ C of E Primary School: parentview.ofsted.gov.uk

Academic Performance Tables

If you would like to see our published results which are results for 2022/23 then please click here for academic performance tables.