A PRIMARY school's standards have been evaluated by Ofsted inspectors.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, in Henshall Avenue, Latchford, was given an expected standard after an inspection on December 10.
The school caters for reception through to year 6 and has 157 pupils according to Government figures.
Inspectors found that all safeguarding standards were met, with an "open culture" where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed.
As a result, pupils are made safer and feel safe.
On the achievement front, inspectors noted that pupils' work shows progression across the curriculum.
Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), those known to social care, and disadvantaged pupils are given additional assistance to achieve at par with their peers.
However, it was noted that a few SEND pupils, who are not on an age-related curriculum, progress positively from their starting points.
Despite bearing similarities to national attendance figures, some areas were found lacking precision in evaluating attendance information.
This has resulted in a small number of pupils remaining persistently absent, although improvements have been observed for most.
Disruptions to learning are said to be minimal, with rare occurrences of bullying and discriminatory behaviour, thanks to the school's efforts in teaching pupils about its values and the negative impact of such behaviour.
The school's curriculum has been designed for each subject to ensure a logical order of understanding.
The school is currently focusing on enhancing pupils' knowledge and skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, which is showing positive results.
In the early years, high expectations are set to aid children in making a successful start to their education.
Reading is prioritised and children's phonics knowledge is regularly checked to address any individual needs.
There is also a positive culture of inclusion in this school, where the needs of disadvantaged pupils, those who speak English as an additional language, and pupils with SEND are quickly identified.
By the end of key stage 2, pupils’ attainment in reading, writing and mathematics is broadly in line with national averages.
However, it suggested that the school should have clear and measurable goals for pupil premium funding, use precise assessment information consistently across the school, and analyse attendance information more precisely to reduce persistent absence.
