The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You, alongside governors, are passionate about the school you serve, and together you are all determined to build a variety of opportunities for pupils, staff and the wider community to engage in. For example, you have all worked together to ensure a welcoming, caring, safe and happy school. You are supported well by your skilful deputy headteacher and other leaders. You all understand the school’s strengths well and you are all continually striving to improve those areas that need attention. You, your deputy headteacher and other leaders keep a close eye on each pupil’s performance, from when they start school to when they leave. You have clear systems in place to monitor and track pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged and those who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities. As a result, you can identify underachievement swiftly and intervene so that no pupil falls behind. Since the previous inspection, you and your deputy headteacher have worked well with other leaders and staff to continually improve the quality of teaching across the school. Carefully planned professional development opportunities for staff have contributed to these improvements. Teaching is characterised by strong and purposeful relationships, well-planned learning and activities that give pupils opportunities to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills. In some instances, teachers skilfully moved about the room effectively checking pupils’ learning, and swiftly tackling any errors or misconceptions they had. Where this was the case, pupils grasped ideas quickly and made stronger rates of progress in their understanding and skills. The curriculum you offer is broad and is a unique contributing factor to pupils’ enjoyment of school. For example, all pupils benefit from specialist provision for art, music, religious education (RE) and physical education (PE). Middle leaders are clear about their roles and their responsibilities in checking the quality of teaching and monitoring pupils’ learning and progress. They are enthusiastic and are taking an increasingly leading role in strengthening the quality of teaching across the school and improving outcomes for different groups of pupils. High expectations and strong relationships permeate St Bartholomew’s. The school is a calm, peaceful and purposeful environment. Pupils’ behaviour and their attitudes to learning are exemplary. They are polite and respectful to visitors, staff and each other. Pupils are eager to learn, they confidently engage in a wide range of activities and they listen carefully and attentively to teachers’ instructions and explanations. As a result, current pupils are making stronger progress and achieving well over time. This is particularly the case in mathematics. Pupils are proud to be part of the school community. They care for each other and take pride in their appearance and the work they complete. Children in the early years benefit from strong leadership, well-planned learning and established routines. As a result, staff know the children and their needs well, no time is wasted, and no child is left behind in their learning and development. Children flourish in this setting because of interesting activities that engage them and allow them to develop their communication, literacy, numeracy and personal and social development skills and understanding. Safeguarding is effective. The leadership team has ensured that all safeguarding requirements are fit for purpose. Staff and governors are well trained and kept informed so that they fully understand their responsibilities to keep pupils safe. Staff know the pupils very well and, as a result, any issues or concerns are identified and dealt with swiftly and effectively. There are strong links with other agencies. This allows the school and families to receive appropriate help, guidance and support when needed. Pupils enjoy coming to school, which is reflected in their high levels of attendance. Pupils said that they feel safe when they are in school and there is always a member of staff available for them to talk to if they have any worries or concerns. Pupils are confident that, if they do talk to a member of staff, any issues will be dealt with effectively and quickly. Opportunities built into the curriculum have ensured that pupils have a strong understanding of how to stay safe both inside and outside of school. Parents and carers overwhelmingly agree that their children are safe and happy at the school.