Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
OFSTED
Our Lady's had a two day Ofsted Inspection on the 14th and 15th January 2025. Whilst the inspectors were with us they looked at the work undertaken since the last inspection and the progress we have made as well as the key judgement areas - quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management as well as Early Years.
Ofsted noted specifically:-
Pupils feel safe and well supported.
The school’s personal development provision for pupils is well thought out.
Pupils are well behaved and enjoy active playtimes together.
Pupils recommend the school as a place where you will have lots of friends.
Pupils benefit from nurturing relationships with all staff.
Staff have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour.
Pupils have a strong recall of the school’s values and how these relate to fundamental British values.
The school has refined the curriculum in English and Mathematics. This has made a positive difference to pupils’ achievement in these subjects.
The school makes learning to read a priority.
Staff have secure phonics knowledge and they use this to check pupils learning and rectify errors effectively.
A love of reading is promoted such as through sharing high quality texts. The school ensures that pupils build their reading fluency and comprehension effectively.
The Reception Year curriculum is carefully sequenced to build children’s knowledge and skills, staff use the indoor and outdoor learning environment to skilfully support children.
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