St Peter's RC Primary School

Achievements (Ofsted and Others)

In March 2023 we had an Ofsted Inspection (Section 8) which concluded that "there has been no change to this school’s overall judgement of Outstanding as a result of this ungraded (section 8) inspection."

 

"Pupils enjoy attending school and show care and respect for each other.  They are safe and know that they can speak to any adult if they have a concern."

Ofsted Inspection 2023

 

"The arrangements for safeguarding are effective."

Ofsted Inspection 2023

 

"Staff have high expectations of pupils’ learning.  Leaders have made significant changes to the curriculum to help pupils build their knowledge effectively over time."

Ofsted Inspection 2023

 

"Pupils want to learn and are motivated to do so.  They behave well in lessons, whether working alone or with their friends."

Ofsted Inspection 2023

 

"Leaders provide a range of exciting opportunities for pupils, under pinned by the ethos of the school."

Ofsted Inspection 2023

 

"Pupils understand leaders’ high expectations of  their behaviour.  As a result, they work sensibly in lessons and are typically focused on the work they are completing."

Ofsted Inspection 2023

 

"Teachers present information clearly and focus on building pupils’ vocabulary.  They know the needs of their pupils, and quickly identify and address misconceptions."

Ofsted Inspection 2023

 

"Leaders have built a culture of safeguarding across the school."

Ofsted Inspection 2023

 

When STEPS visited in May 2023 they commented on how very welcoming St.Peter’s School is. 

The School Nursing Service remarked (April 2023)on our pupils’ excellent behaviour, and that St.Peter’s school is always calm and well organised. April 2023

In February 2017 Ofsted rated St.Peter's School an Outstanding Provider. We are very proud of this achievement.

“Values are lived out here’  and this is true.  Parents, pupils, staff and leaders all share this sentiment”

Ofsted Inspection 2017

 “Pupils’ progress and attainment are consistently strong across the school….The school has maintained this high standard in recent years.”

Ofsted Inspection 2017

 “Pupils look after each other – behaviour is outstanding.  Pupils say that they feel safe in school”

Ofsted Inspection 2017

 “Leaders at all levels have created a culture of high expectations and achievement.  They pursue excellence in every aspect of the school”

Ofsted Inspection 2017

 “Leaders make provision to ensure that no child is left behind”

Ofsted Inspection 2017

  “The quality of teaching, learning and assessment  is outstanding”

Ofsted Inspection 2017

 “Outstanding teaching means that all pupils make substantial progress in English and Maths”

Ofsted Inspection 2017

 “Pupils take immense pride in their work… Displays around the school are filled with examples of outstanding pupil’ work from all year groups”

Ofsted Inspection 2017

 

 “St Peter’s is an outstanding Catholic school offering an exceptionally high standard of Catholic education.  It is a warm and welcoming inclusive community where the mission statement pervades all aspects of school life”

RE Inspection 2016

We were awarded an SSAT National Award for both Progress and Children’s Attainment in June 2019, in celebration and acknowledgement of our 2018 educational outcomes.  We are very proud of this achievement, particularly as this is the second year running that we have received this award. 

In November 2018, we were delighted to receive a letter from Nick Gibb MP, the Minister of State for School Standards, acknowledging and congratulating St.Peter's School on our very high standard of achievement in the 2018 phonics screening test, reflecting our children's firm foundation in reading.

We received the STARS (Sustainable Travel: Active Responsible Safe) Award Gold Level, in October 2018 in recognition of achievements in active and safer travel initiatives.

We are delighted to have achieved the Healthy Schools London Silver Award 2017 for all our hard work on health and well-being.

We are absolutely overjoyed to announce that St.Peter’s School was rated as an Outstanding school, following our RE Inspection on 9th November 2016.  Please read the RE Inspection Report and accompanying letter that can be found under the ‘About’ tab.  We are very proud of this achievement which is the result of the continued hard work and efforts made by our pupils, parents, entire school staff and governors.