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About St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School, Colchester
This is a school where pupils flourish and succeed.
They leave with strong academic outcomes and an exceptionally well-developed social and moral compass.
Pupils look out for each other. The oldest buddy up with the youngest to help them at playtimes.
They genuinely celebrate other pupils' successes. They talk about how they love seeing the smiles on each other's faces when awarded a merit certificate in assembly.
Pupils benefit from the strong ethos of respect and compassion for each other.
They seek to follow the quote from St Teresa, 'Let us do little things well today', doing small things to help each other, picking up books in the class...room or helping a friend out. They have a strongly developed understanding of moral responsibility, raising money for charities and a local hospice.
The school has high expectations for both pupils' academic work and their behaviour.
These expectations are well understood by pupils and they rise to meet them. Behaviour is excellent. Pupils feel well supported and safe.
They work very hard, supported by subtle adaptations from adults where needed for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has a highly skilled team of teachers who deliver the ambitious curriculum to an excellent standard. This means that pupils make rapid progress, are knowledgeable and remember what they have been taught.
The school ensures that continous professional development keeps staff members' skills and knowledge up to date.
Reading is taught very well. Pupils who need additional teaching to develop early reading skills receive this.
Pupils suggest books to add to the classroom libraries, which helps to create a buzz around what new books the class might read. Teachers read many high-quality books to their classes, especially in Reception. The school has additional collections of books focused on themes such as diversity for pupils to choose from.
The 'doing little things well' approach extends to the classrooms. Staff have regular focused discussions with pupils while they are working. This helps all pupils, but particularly those with SEND, make small changes to what they are doing to improve.
Pupils' written work improves rapidly over time. Pupils are enthusiastic to write and make use of their wide vocabulary in this work.
Curiosity is a core aspect of the school's curriculum.
Pupils love to find out more about their learning. They learn to research and then share their ideas confidently with each other. This starts in Reception.
For example, children investigated a circuit toy and came up with excellent ideas about how it worked. Adults expertly developed children's scientific vocabulary.
The school has an increasing number of pupils with SEND.
Staff are well trained to identify and meet pupils' individual needs. The school is highly inclusive and staff are knowledgeable about how to adapt learning to enable pupils to succeed. Pupils with SEND use a wide range of resources where necessary, including technology, to help them succeed.
They access the same rich curriculum as others. The new 'Hive' provision for pupils with more complex needs supports pupils to develop communication and language skills. This also helps them work in their main class as much as possible.
Behaviour is impeccable. Children in the early years concentrate for extended periods. Pupils are polite, well-mannered and work hard.
They enjoy their learning. They appreciate the many trips and practical activities that help bring their lessons to life.
Parents and carers value the support that staff give their children when they start so that they make a racing start to their education.
This continues throughout the school, creating a strong sense of working together between families, staff and the wider community.
Pupils learn to discuss and debate issues. They develop a strong understanding of how global issues can have two sides, for example when discussing environmental issues such as deforestation.
Pupils understand that people may have different opinions, but these should be respected. They know a lot about different ways of life and other religions, both in this country and beyond.
Pupils have many, varied leadership responsibilities.
They help with the running of the school and they lead assemblies. The 'Mini Vinnies' organise lots of events to raise money for charity. Pupils develop strong skills in working with others right from the start.
For example, a large group of Reception children played together as doctors treating Frida Kahlo, developing turn-taking, writing and speaking skills.
Staff, in all roles, are highly positive about how they work together closely as a team. They work together determinedly to share knowledge and expertise to develop the quality of provision further.
Staff feel very well supported by leaders at all levels. They are challenged and supported to a high level by the local governing committee.
