Pupils feel happy, safe and valued, say inspectors

The Wolverhampton school is at the "heart of the community", Ofsted inspectors said in their report

A Wolverhampton school has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for its ambitious curriculum, support and development of pupils.

The verdict on SS Peter & Paul Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery comes after an ungraded inspection of the school.

Lead inspector Cathy Young described the school as being "at the heart of the community" and where pupils "felt happy and safe and valued".

School principal Jenny Byrne, said: "The entire report beautifully captures the culture of our school so well."

The report of the inspection, which does not result in a specified grade, said relationships between staff, pupils, parents and carers were very strong, while the school was "'reflective and always striving to improve further".

It has led to attendance being good because pupils enjoyed coming to school and did not want to miss out on the exciting opportunities they are provided with, it added.

A "real strength" of the school was how it ensures all pupils have the support needed to achieve well across all aspects of school life, including pupils with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), whose requirements are identified at the earliest opportunity.

The school is currently rated as "good", following previous Ofsted inspections.

Councillor Jacqui Coogan, cabinet member for children, young people and education, said: "This inspection celebrates the wonderful achievements of staff, pupils, and leaders at SS Peter & Paul who have taken effective action to maintain the good and outstanding standards identified at the previous inspection.

"I'd like to congratulate the principal Jenny Byrne and the whole school community on their continuing success."