St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Leaders and the governing body have successfully steered the school through a challenging period. As a result, the school has recovered quickly following a period of decline in the quality of teaching and pupils' outcomes.

Pupils' outcomes are improving but they are not yet good. Despite current pupils making stronger progress than in the past, some pupils, particularly in Years 5 and 6, have gaps in their learning. The most able pupils do not achieve as well as they should because the work that they are set often lacks sufficient challenge.

Significant improvements in the quality of teaching have resulted in most pupils making good progr...ess in a range of subjects. Although improving, the teaching of mathematics is weaker than in reading and writing. Teachers do not give pupils enough opportunity to deepen their mathematical knowledge.

The teaching of phonics has improved. A large majority of pupils now meet the expected standard in the phonics screening check by the time that they leave Year 1. The governing body knows the school well.

It makes a valuable contribution to school improvement. The headteacher, ably assisted by an enthusiastic leadership team, has ensured that all pupils have access to a well-planned and engaging curriculum. Safeguarding systems are effective.

Pupils and their families are provided with strong support to help overcome any difficulties that they may face. Pupils' behaviour is orderly throughout the day. They value the friendly ethos that permeates the school.

Pupils play and work cooperatively. Parents and carers say that their children are happy, feel safe and are well looked after in school. Pupils enjoy coming to school.

This is evident from their improved attendance. Children in Reception get off to a good start. This is because of the school's nurturing approach.

The adults know each child very well and tailor teaching and learning to ensure that all children enjoy school and achieve well.

Information about this school

The number of pupils on roll at St Gregory's is just under the national average. The number of pupils in receipt of free school meals is double the national average.

The proportion of pupils with SEND across the school is around average. The school has experienced some turbulence in staffing since the previous inspection. A number of middle leaders are relatively new to post.