St James CofE Aided Primary School

What inspectors noted positively.

• Pupils' behaviour and personal development are both rated as outstanding.
• Reading is highly prioritized, with pupils expressing a genuine joy for books.
• The school's curriculum in subjects like computing and mathematics is clearly sequenced and well-taught.
• Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective and personalized.
• The early years provision is exciting and welcoming, with strong links between Nursery and Reception.

Neutral topics you may wish to explore.

• Consistency of teacher subject knowledge across all areas of the curriculum.
• The precision of identified knowledge in a small number of subjects.
• Progress on prioritized training for staff in subjects where curriculum delivery is less strong.
• The impact of new curriculum improvements on how well pupils remember their learning.

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils reporting they feel safe and know how to report concerns.

Leaders are highly ambitious for all pupils and have successfully established a caring culture that balances academic and wider learning.