St Charles’ Catholic Primary School has a strong sense of community. Pupils are proud to attend this school. The Catholic ethos of the school is important to staff and pupils. Monday morning assemblies share a weekly scripture reading, as well as providing opportunities for pupils to discuss and reflect on current events in the news. This contributes to how thoughtful pupils are. The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). By the time they leave key stage 2, pupils achieve well. The school has recently strengthened its curriculum offer. This is already having a positive impact. The school benefits from the development and shared resources provided by the trust. Pupils are polite and caring towards each other. They enjoy awarding their peers certificates for displaying the school’s virtues. There are clear expectations of pupils’ behaviour around school. They behave well. The school teaches all pupils how to recognise risks to their safety. Pupils are happy and safe. The school fosters a sense of belonging for all pupils. The ‘big friend, little friend’ programme pairs Year 6 and Reception children together for their first year of school life. They play, read and perform together. This provides a lovely welcome to the school for the younger pupils and a mentorship opportunity for the older ones.