St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school The headteacher provides outstanding and inspirational leadership for the school. She is very well supported by the deputy headteacher and, together with other senior leaders, they form a strong and determined team. All leaders, staff and governors share the vision and ambition to provide the best possible experiences for pupils.

Expectations for all are uncompromising and very high. The school has improved dramatically since becoming an academy. Leaders have created a culture of ambition and aspiration for pupils and staff that flows through the school community and beyond.

Pupils. outcomes have improved significantly. Pupils mak...e excellent progress.

They achieve exceptionally well in reading, writing and mathematics and a range of other subjects. All groups of pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities, and the most able pupils are very effectively supported to make strong progress from their starting points. Teaching and learning are outstanding.

Pupils are motivated and inspired by their teachers. They enjoy learning and want to do well. Children get off to a good start in the early years.

They are happy and make strong progress. Assessment information can lack the precision that helps to determine the next steps that children need to take in their learning. Pupils thrive at the school because they are extremely well looked after in a nurturing, well-ordered and secure environment.

They are encouraged to have high aspirations for themselves and a „can do. attitude. Individual academic, social, emotional and spiritual needs are carefully identified and supported.

Respect for and understanding of diversity in all its forms is promoted through the school values, which permeate all of the school.s work. The curriculum ensures that there are excellent and innovative opportunities for pupils.

academic and personal development. Pupils. behaviour is exemplary, in lessons and throughout the school.

Pupils are friendly, polite and articulate, and develop as well-rounded, interesting individuals. Rigorous safeguarding procedures and the high importance placed on pupils. well-being ensure that pupils feel safe and secure.

Information about this school

The school is smaller than the average-sized primary school. The school became an academy in August 2015. It is sponsored within the Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (Aquila).

The board of directors of the trust delegate governance responsibility to the local governing body. The school meets the government.s current floor targets, which set the minimum expectations for pupils.

attainment and progress in English and mathematics. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is below average. The proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is below average.

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