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Pupils at St Joseph's thrive academically and personally. Children in the early years get off to a flying start. Older pupils are exemplary role models.
They undertake their responsibilities diligently. Pupils value highly the work of the 'kindness club'. These pupils ensure that the school is a happy and welcoming place for everyone.
The school has lofty ambitions for its pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and who are disadvantaged. It also supports pupils with English as an additional language to quickly grasp their new language. It accepts no excuses.
Pupils are expected to try their best every lesson, every d...ay. Pupils rise to the challenges that the school sets for them and achieve well.
Not a moment is wasted.
Pupils have a thirst for knowledge. They speak passionately about what they have learned across the curriculum and are excited for what they will find out next. From the start of the Nursery Year, children demonstrate admirable resilience when they find tasks more difficult.
Older pupils enjoy wrestling with mathematics problems, interpreting poetry and mastering different art techniques.
Pupils are unfailingly polite and supportive of each other. Over their time at the school, pupils develop as kind, considerate and caring citizens, who treat others with the utmost respect.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has developed a broad and rich curriculum that ignites pupils' passion for learning. This starts in the early years. The school invests heavily in high-quality training and support.
Staff have considerable subject expertise. They use this to design learning activities that are engaging and exciting. Moreover, the school prioritises working with parents and carers so that they can support their children's education.
Pupils across the school are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps.
Pupils speak about their learning with confidence and genuine interest. Staff routinely check that pupils have learned and remembered key knowledge.
They identify and address any gaps and misconceptions as they arise. Staff ensure that pupils have secure foundations in their learning before moving on to new concepts. They frequently revisit previous learning with pupils so that they retain important information.
As a result, pupils gain an impressive depth of knowledge.
The school is passionate about reading. In the Nursery Year, children enjoy joining in with rhymes, stories and songs.
This lays the foundations for these children to embark successfully on learning to read as soon as they join the Reception class. Well-trained staff deliver the school's phonics programme skilfully. Any pupils who struggle to read quickly receive targeted sessions to help them to catch up.
This includes those pupils who speak English as an additional language. These pupils swiftly become proficient in both spoken and written English. This ensures that they fully benefit from the high quality of education offered by the school.
From the beginning of the early years, routines and expectations for behaviour are established well. Classrooms are purposeful. Pupils settle quickly to task and take care with their work.
Pupils are highly motivated to be in school, on time, every day. The school works effectively with those families who struggle to get their child to school. Pupils appreciate the recognition that they receive for their high attendance rates and excellent behaviour.
The school swiftly identifies the additional needs of pupils with SEND as well as those pupils who are new to English. It works closely with parents and professionals to ensure that these pupils get the help and support that they need. Staff adapt lesson activities well so that these pupils can access the curriculum successfully alongside their peers.
The school has created a culture where pupils are knowledgeable about the world around them. They are interested in the faiths and beliefs of others. Pupils are respectful of differences.
The wealth of clubs and activities on offer ignites their talents and interests. Pupils are proud members of their school and local community. They take an active role in school life.
They live out the school's motto to 'love and serve'. For example, they raise money for charity, represent their classmates on the school council and willingly help out with jobs around the school.
The trustees and governors are not complacent.
They provide effective challenge and support to the school. This has enabled the school to go from strength to strength.
Staff value the training and support that they receive.
They appreciate the school's and the trust's efforts to ensure that their workload is manageable. Staff are very proud to work at the school.
