St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

What inspectors noted positively.

• Behaviour and attitudes are graded as outstanding.
• The school provides exceptional opportunities for personal development and wider leadership roles.
• Strong vocabulary development is prioritised from Reception through to Year 6.
• Efficient teaching of phonics ensures most pupils read well for their age by Key Stage 2.
• Highly effective support is in place for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Neutral topics you may wish to explore.

• Parents may wish to explore how the school is addressing inconsistent assessment in a small number of subjects.
• Parents may wish to check how teaching is being adapted to close specific gaps in learning in those few subjects.
• Parents may wish to ask about the range of books used to connect different areas of the curriculum.

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Leaders, trustees, and governors know the school well and maintain reasonable workload expectations for motivated staff.