OFSTED
We're Ofsted GOOD
Here you'll find key information about our latest inspection reports and how we are continuing to provide a high-quality education for all our pupils.
About Ofsted
Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills) is the official body for inspecting schools in England. They carry out regular inspections to ensure standards are being met in areas such as:
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The quality of education
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Behaviour and attitudes
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Personal development
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Leadership and management
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Safeguarding and welfare
Our Most Recent Ofsted Report
St James Infant School was last inspected by Ofsted on the 13th and 14th of February 2024. We are delighted to share with you that Ofsted have judged St James Infant School as a GOOD school, with an OUTSTANDING Early Years' provision. We are incredibly proud of these judgements.
It is testament to the tremendous dedication and hard work of all staff, the support of parents and the collaborative approach we share - working together to ensure maximum benefit to the children. Lastly, it is a fantastic celebration of our super children. They make us feel so proud.
Any visitor to our school comments upon the 'family atmosphere' that is felt as soon as you walk through the door. The supportive, creative, welcoming environment are also key features. We are pleased that all of these things were captured in the Ofsted report:
🔗 You can read the full report here
Summary Highlights
- 'St James is a happy school. Pupils enjoy attending. This is because everyone is welcome...As one pupil typically stated, "We take care of people here and make sure that no one is lonely."
- 'Pupils say that their teachers are kind and helpful.'
- 'Children enjoy their school and their lessons. Pupils feel safe and know that staff will sort their worries out. Pupils behave well in and around school.'
The report also acknowledged that all staff who support children are skilled, have high expectations and secure subject knowledge:
- 'The school is ambitious for all pupils to achieve well. They are especially ambitious for pupils with special educational needs and those who are disadvantaged. The school does all it can to help pupils and their families to overcome barriers. As a consequence, pupils do well here.'
- 'Pupils enjoy reading...Staff make story time fun.'
- 'The curriculum is well-planned. It identifies key knowledge that pupils need to know. It builds learning over time.
The report also acknowledged the high quality of the early years' foundation stage (EYFS)
- 'Provision in the early years' foundation stage is exceptional.'
- 'All staff know children well.'
- 'Children demonstrate sustained periods of concentration, high levels of independence and work really collaboratively together.'
- 'Pupils explain their work with great pride.'
- 'Well established routines set high expectations for children.'
- 'Learning behaviours are incredibly positive.'
- 'Pupils do really well in EYFS.'
The report also acknowledged how inclusive St James is, stating that:
- 'Support for pupils with SEND is of high quality.'
- 'Pupils receive appropriate support in lessons. The school meets the needs of pupils well and they make strong progress.'
Ofsted Parent View gives you the chance to tell Ofsted what you think of your child’s school, including:
- How happy your child is at school
- How the school manages bullying or challenging behaviour
- If your child has special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), they will ask how well the school supports them.
🔗 Have your say through parent view
