St John's Primary School

What inspectors noted positively.

• Staff demonstrate high-quality precision in delivering phonics lessons.
• The school offers a range of extra-curricular clubs, trips, and visitors that enhance learning.
• Pupils model the school values of kindness, courage, and responsibility daily.
• Learning environments are calm and purposeful with rare interruptions from behaviour.
• Personal development is strong, with pupils showing respect for different cultures and religions.

Neutral topics you may wish to explore.

• The consistency of challenge and adaptation for pupils with SEND in some subjects.
• The effectiveness of additional support for pupils who fall behind in early reading.
• How the new curriculum is being further embedded in subjects beyond reading.
• The impact of academic support on helping all pupils achieve their full potential.

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Leaders and governors fulfill their responsibilities diligently and have been recognized for their successful efforts to improve school effectiveness since the last inspection.