Ofsted Inspection
St Louis had a Ofsted Inspection on 21st and 22nd 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.
The school was graded as ‘Good’ in all judgement areas. This is a fantastic achievement for the whole community of St Louis and testament to the ongoing work that takes place on a day to day basis by the children and the staff. The school has made significant progress since our last Ofsted inspection and this is recognised within the findings of the report.
Ofsted noted specifically:
- This is a happy and welcoming school. Pupils are helpful and kind. They live out the school mission ‘to love, wonder and achieve together’…Pupils enjoy school. They feel it is an exciting place to attend. Pupils support each other and work well together.
- The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Since the last inspection, it has worked at pace to redesign and improve the curriculum. Most pupils are enthusiastic about their work and are keen to share their ideas. Pupils achieve well and are well prepared for their next stage of learning.
- Staff have positive relationships with pupils. They make sure pupils are safe. Pupils trust staff to help them with any concerns they have.
- The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils. The school makes sure everyone receives the support they need to access it. The school has an accurate understanding of the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff use their expertise to provide pupils with SEND in-class support and resources. This helps these pupils learn the curriculum alongside their peers.
- The school makes sure pupils behave well. Pupils know the school’s rules and most follow these without reminders. All staff are consistent in their expectations of pupils’ behaviour.This begins in the Reception Year, where adults support children to follow the classroom routines. The school environment is calm and orderly.
- The school helps pupils reflect on the lives of others.
Ofsted Inspection Reports
