OFSTED & RE Inspection Report
"Pupils enjoy coming to school where they feel safe and well cared for. The school
values of faith, achievement and happiness are at the heart of school life. Pupils and
adults model them well."
"There are positive relationships between pupils and staff. Pupils trust staff to help
them with any problems they have. Adults have high expectations of pupils’
behaviour. Pupils respond well to this. They understand the rules and say that adults
help them with any disagreements they have with friends. Bullying does not happen
very often and when it does adults deal with it swiftly and effectively."
"Leaders want pupils to achieve as well as they can. They ensure that pupils enjoy
learning in a broad range of subjects. Pupils learn to keep themselves mentally and
physically healthy. They are well prepared for their next steps."
"Pupils enjoy the wide opportunities they have. This includes taking part in clubs,
musical performances, and sports competitions. They are proud of their
responsibilities, for example, as a school councillor, as a play leader or as a ‘Mini
Vinnie’ in the chaplaincy team. Pupils are respectful of religions different from their
own. They know that people should be treated equally, regardless of their faith or
ethnicity."
"Leaders prioritise safeguarding. They ensure that staff receive regular training and updates. This means that staff are able to quickly identify pupils who may be at risk of harm. Leaders work with a variety of agencies to ensure that pupils and their
families have the support they need. They ensure that the necessary checks are
made when recruiting staff."
"Children settle quickly when they join Reception Class. Children are inquisitive and enjoy learning. They behave well and are happy to share, take turns and tidy up
when they are asked to. Staff work closely with parents before children start and
during their time in the early years. Many parents praise the work of the school and
say that their child is happy, safe and achieving well."
"Leaders prioritise pupils’ personal development. They ensure that there are
meaningful opportunities to learn about British values. Pupils enjoy the trips linked
to their learning and the opportunities they have for residential visits. They are
proud of their work to support local and national charities, including, for example,
raising funds for a local hospice."
St. Nicholas Catholic Primary School was inspected by OFSTED on 13th & 14th March 2023
and was judged to be a Good school.
St. Nicholas Catholic Primary School received a
Catholic School Inspection (CSI) on 19th & 20th March 2025
and was judged to be an Outstanding school.
