St Anne’s Catholic Primary School in Huyton has recently received a positive Ofsted report.
The school was judged to have “Strong Standard” for Personal development and wellbeing and an “Expected Standard” for Achievement, Attendance and behaviour, Curriculum and teaching, Early years, Inclusion and Leadership and governance.
Inspectors noted that:-
- Leaders provide an extremely well-designed and coherent programme of personal development.
- The school offers a variety of opportunities that enrich the curriculum and bring learning to life. For example, pupils gain confidence by taking part in musical productions, operas, and seasonal singing events in the community.
- Most pupils achieve well as they progress through the school. They acquire secure knowledge in reading, writing and mathematics, enabling them to access learning confidently across subjects.
- They demonstrate pride in their efforts, creating high‑quality work across the curriculum.
- Pupils are well prepared for their next steps in learning.
- Leaders prioritise improving attendance and punctuality for all pupils.
- Leaders have implemented an ambitious curriculum. It supports pupils to build on their prior knowledge from the early years to the end of Year 6.
- Children, including those who face barriers to their learning, make a positive start to their early education at St Anne’s.
- Staff are well trained and skilfully ensure that communication, language and vocabulary are woven into every activity.
- Children’s behaviour is a strength. They develop in to confident individuals who sustain interest in tasks and are eager to talk about their experiences.
- Leaders have established a culture that enables pupils to feel included and high expectations are extended to all.
- Leaders are responsive to the changing context and increase in proportion of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities who attend the school.
- Leaders’ accurate oversight means that they quickly notice and improve any areas of the provision that are not working as well as they expect.
- Governors fulfil their statutory duties and bring a broad range of skills to their roles. They are knowledgeable about the school’s strengths and areas for development, particularly in relation to achievement.
- Staff feel valued, included in decision making and appreciative of the training and professional development that they receive. They are proud to work at the school.
- Parents and carers, especially those of pupils who face barriers to learning, are complimentary of the school’s work. Parents particularly value the wealth of extra-curricular activities that the school offers.
Cllr Sean Donnelly, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said “The school should, understandably, be incredible proud of the feedback received in this report.
“Inspectors noted that pupils enjoy school because teachers value them and know them individually. They also commented on pupils often skipping into school, eager to begin learning. This is amazing feedback – well done to everyone involved.”