Wellingborough primary school's 'warm and nurturing environment' praised by Ofsted
All Saints CEVA Primary School in Wellingborough has received a positive report from inspectors following a visit in July.
The school in Castle Street was visited by Ofsted on July 7, where it was found that the school has an ‘ambitious curriculum’, effective teaching methods, positive attendance and ‘joyful’ lunchtimes.
All Saints CEVA Primary School, which has 243 students on the roll, was told it meets the expected standards in all areas except for personal development and well-being, where it upholds a strong standard.
The report reads: “Leaders integrate pupils’ personal development and well-being into every aspect of the school’s work. The school’s multi-faceted personal development programme is designed carefully to reflect the school’s town centre context.
"Leaders use their detailed knowledge of pupils to provide a carefully tailored and enriching programme. It makes a positive difference to pupils’ confidence, resilience and independence, preparing them very well for their future lives.
"Pupils are well equipped with the knowledge, values and understanding needed to live harmoniously and contribute positively to a diverse and inclusive society. They consider different viewpoints thoughtfully and respectfully.”
The safeguarding standards are met, and as a result, pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Inspectors found that bullying is rare and pupils have confidence in staff to respond quickly to any concerns.
Though the report praises its approach to inclusion, with many pupils speaking English as a second language, it also notes that support for pupils with SEND is ‘not consistently effective.’
The school was visited before the summer break this year, with All Saints CEVA previously being assessed by Ofsted in 2022, where inspectors said the Wellingborough school was ‘like one big family’.
The report adds: “Every pupil benefits from the warm and nurturing environment at All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery. Pupils have a strong sense of community and belonging because staff know them and their individual needs well.
"If they have any difficulty accessing any aspect of school life, staff support them well to participate fully. Pupils are proud of their school and they attend regularly.
"Leaders are staunch in their commitment to ensure that pupils become well-rounded, considerate, happy, confident, independent and resilient members of society.”
Read the full report here.