The report of an inspection by Ofsted of St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School in Beeston has been published with the school found to be Good and Outstanding for Behaviour and Atiitudes and Personal Development.
The inspection, carried out on 1 October, was the first since the school converted to an acedemy and joined the St Gregory The Great Catholic Academy Trust. The children’s enthusiasm comes over very clearly in all aspects of the report which begins:
“St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is an oasis at the heart of the community. Pupils love to attend this caring school where everyone is made to feel welcome. Pupils and parents enjoy a morning greeting and a slice of toast with members of school staff. These special relationships help pupils know they are cared for. One pupil summed up the school’s spirit by saying, ‘There is a place for everyone and a friend to be made.'”
Inspectors also praised the “broad and ambitious” curriculum and the enrichment activities and trips that the school organises.
Headteacher, Vera Snejberkova-Taylor, commented:
“I am immensely proud of the whole school community.
“The staff are an incredible team of people! They work tirelessly and always go the extra mile in providing the best possible education and support for the children, to give them a great start in life, one full of opportunities and unforgettable memories.
“The children are a credit to their parents and families, and an absolute dream to have in school. They are kind, polite and always willing to help each other. They love coming to school and learning together. They are welcoming and inclusive of everyone, while proud of their own backgrounds and cultures.
“The school is a place of high expectations and aspirations for all, underpinned by exceptional relationships where challenge and support go hand in hand.
“St Francis of Assisi CPS is an outstanding school, full of wonderful children and amazing staff!”
You can read the full report here.
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