Steeton Primary School

OFSTED February 2025:

Pupils at Steeton Primary School receive the academic and pastoral support they need to
thrive. They rise to the very high expectations the school has for them. Staff are
ambitious for every pupil. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or
disabilities (SEND) achieve well.

The ‘pupil offer’ is a strength of the school and an integral part of its personal
development provision. Pupils, without exception, access a wide range of carefully chosen
opportunities including clubs, visits and visitors. The school ensures these experiences not
only broaden pupils’ understanding of the locality and the wider world, but link
intrinsically to the curriculum to reinforce learning.

An enjoyment of reading permeates the whole school. Pupils view reading as an enjoyable
and important part of their day. They know why learning to read is important. They relish
opportunities to choose their own books and have the time to explore texts from a wide
and varied selection.

‘I find Steeton to be extremely nurturing for all its pupils.’

‘It’s such a happy place to be!’

‘Everyone is so friendly and helpful – I always like coming to Steeton.’

‘My child’s teacher has really made a difference this year – the support with phonics in particular has been a great help.’

‘Magic Monday was such a brilliant thing to introduce. My child absolutely loves going to school.’

'Your school feels happy' - Feversham School teacher.

‘Mrs Kennedy is always available to listen. It’s sometimes helpful to speak to someone who really knows my child but isn’t their teacher.’

‘We live in the village and my grandparents attended Steeton. I haven’t been back since I left – open day was a great opportunity for us to see how it has developed.’

'We found the session very informative thank you for arranging this session' - school RSE information session

'We, as parents, are reassured that the school will not be teaching our child anything that goes against our religious values'

"We are very pleased with both our children’s progress and all the other exciting opportunities you give our children. They are happy and love coming to school. Thank you for all you do for them."

"Fantastic variety of curriculum."

"Am happy with the progress my children are making and I can approach the teachers and any queries are dealt promptly."

"Very informative account of child's progress in class and judgement grades clear. Very good information regarding next steps and progress that can be made. Thanks!"