St George’s Church of England Primary School, Chorley

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils flourish at this exceptional school. They make the most of the rich learning opportunities that the school provides for them.

The school is highly ambitious for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged. Pupils' conduct embodies the school values of being determined and confident. Many pupils, including pupils with SEND, achieve extremely well across the curriculum.

The school has incredibly high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils easily meet the school's high standards and understand how to behave well. This begins from the moment children join the Reception Year.

Pupi...ls are kind, considerate and caring towards one another. Those pupils who need extra help to manage their emotions are supported by expert staff. Pupils behave impeccably and their learning is rarely interrupted.

Pupils thrive as a result of the strong relationships that they have with staff. The school provides appropriate support for pupils and their families during times of need. Pupils trust that staff will help them to resolve any concerns or worries that they may have.

This helps pupils to feel happy and safe at school.

The school places importance on preparing pupils to become responsible citizens. Older pupils are excellent role models for their younger peers.

Pupils participate in a range of community activities, such as visiting the residents of a local care home. These opportunities help pupils to develop their understanding of empathy and how to make a positive contribution to society.

What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?

The school has designed a highly ambitious curriculum that enables all pupils, including pupils with SEND, to be extremely successful.

From the moment that children join the Reception Year, they benefit from an aspirational and meticulously designed curriculum.

Parents and carers applauded the excellent communication that they have with the school. For example, prior to children starting in the Reception Year, staff's discussions with parents ensure that each child's individual needs are understood and well catered for.

Staff in the Reception Year use this information well to help children to make a positive start to school life. As a result, children are exceptionally well prepared for the demands of Year 1.

In key stages 1 and 2, pupils readily build on what they have learned before.

The school ensures that teachers receive high-quality training, which enables them to deliver the curriculum with considerable expertise. Teachers skilfully design learning that supports pupils to connect new knowledge with what they have already learned. Teachers are adept at identifying and remedying any gaps in pupils' knowledge.

As a result, pupils develop a deep and rich body of knowledge across the curriculum.

The school has effective systems to identify the additional needs of pupils with SEND. Teachers successfully adapt the delivery of the curriculum for these pupils.

By the end of Year 6, pupils, including pupils with SEND, have an exceptional level of knowledge that stands them in good stead for secondary school.

Reading sits at the heart of the school's curriculum. Children in the early years and pupils across the rest of the school regularly experience the pleasure that comes from staff reading books to them.

Pupils are avid readers. The school ensures that pupils access a broad range of high-quality texts from different cultures. Pupils value the satisfaction that they get from being immersed in a book.

Well-trained staff deliver the phonics programme with flair. Pupils quickly learn the sounds that letters represent. Staff provide timely additional support for those pupils who need it.

This ensures that these pupils keep up with their peers. Pupils experience success when reading because the books that they read closely match the sounds that they have learned. Pupils get off to a flying start with reading.

Pupils display excellent manners. They are courteous and considerate. Pupils have a strong moral perspective on how people should be treated, regardless of their differences.

Children in the early years are exceptionally well behaved. They follow well-established routines and learn harmoniously alongside one another.

The school provides an exemplary range of opportunities that enhance the wider personal development of pupils.

There is a strong commitment to ensuring that all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, experience a plethora of opportunities to develop their talents and interests, such as a vast range of clubs, activities and experiences. Pupils develop a deep and meaningful understanding of British values, such as democracy. They understand how to keep themselves safe online.

Pupils are considerably well prepared for life in modern Britain.

Governors work in close collaboration with the school to make sure that all pupils receive the highest quality of education possible. They have an astute understanding of the school's strengths and priorities for further improvement.

The school is highly considerate of staff's workload and well-being when making decisions about policies and procedures. Staff value being part of the school and appreciate the support that they receive to help them to deliver the curriculum exceptionally well.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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