St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Leaders have high expectations of what pupils will achieve and pupils make good progress.

There is a strong ethos and culture of working hard. This is shared by both staff and pupils. Leaders provide well for pupils' welfare and personal development.

A culture of tolerance and respect for all is evident throughout the school. By the end of key stage 2, pupils achieve well in reading, writing, mathematics and science. They are well prepared for secondary school.

Adults provide effective support and provision for disadvantaged pupils. These pupils are now making similar progress to other pupils with the same starting points. The lo...cal governing body knows the school well.

Governors are increasingly confident in providing both support and challenge to leaders. Additional funding is used effectively, although the impact of spending is currently not systematically evaluated in a way that can inform future planning or enable governors to challenge school leaders about its use. Many leaders are new to post.

They are keen and access training to support them in their work through peer support in school and training with a local schools' partnership. Pupils learn well across a wide range of subjects in the curriculum Those who require additional support in lessons are provided with the help and guidance they need to succeed. Pupils are diligent in lessons and complete their work well.

However, the most able are not provided with sufficient opportunity or a range of activities for them to excel and make better progress. The early years provides a safe and welcoming start to children's education. Most children make good progress from often low starting points.

Children can access interesting activities throughout the day. However, adults do not ensure that children use these activities as well as they could.

Information about this school

St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School is a larger-than-average primary school.

The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is well above the national average. The school is part of the St Albans Catholic Academies' Trust. The school works closely with the West Area Partnership in Luton.