St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. From their different starting points, pupils make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics because teaching is typically good.

By the time they leave school, pupils attain levels which are above those expected for their age, especially in mathematics and reading. Pupils supported by the pupil premium achieve well. Teachers provide work that is fun and exciting for pupils and regularly check the progress that they are making during lessons.

The work in pupils' books shows that pupils make good progress in their learning. School leaders focus well on numeracy and literacy and encourage pupils to work together. They carefully revie...w pupils' achievement and this enables the school to target support carefully so that the results remain high.

The ambitious headteacher and governing body know how well the school is doing and what it needs to do to improve further. Pupils' behaviour is good. Pupils say that bullying is rare and that staff would deal with any problems quickly and effectively.

They say they feel safe and are well cared for. It is not yet an outstanding school because : A few of the more able pupils do not achieve as well as they could in writing at the end of Key Stage 2. Over time, not enough teaching is outstanding; teachers do not provide enough challenge for all pupils in lessons.

The quality of teachers' marking does not consistently give clear next steps to move learning on and pupils are not routinely given opportunities to respond to this advice.

Information about this school

The school is a smaller-than-average-sized primary school. It has provision for Early Years Foundation Stage children in one Reception class.

There is one class per year group. Most pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds and who speak English as an additional language is above that found nationally.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs supported through school action is above average. The proportion of pupils supported by school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is below average. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium is below average.

The pupil premium provides additional funding for children in the care of the local authority, children of parents serving in the armed forces and pupils known to be eligible for free school meals. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for the pupils' attainment and progress. The school provides a daily breakfast club.