St Andrew's C of E Primary School

St Andrew’s C of E Primary is a friendly, caring school where pupils feel safe and happy. Inspectors found positive relationships, calm behaviour and an inclusive ethos, with pupils taking on responsibilities from the early years and older pupils helping younger children. All inspected areas were judged good, a notable improvement from the previous inspection when the school required improvement. The school has made significant curriculum changes. The curriculum is ambitious and well sequenced, and pupils revisit key themes. Reading is a high priority, phonics is taught well from Reception, and improvements to key-stage-2 reading are raising achievement. Pupils with SEND and those learning English as an additional language are supported effectively, and personal development is a particular strength; pupils are respectful, know how to stay safe and are well prepared for life beyond school. Safeguarding is effective and attendance is improving. The main area for improvement is that the curriculum is still developing in some subjects. In these areas, activities do not consistently help pupils learn important content in depth, so some pupils find it hard to explain their learning beyond simple facts, which limits their oral and written explanations. Leaders and governors are using external advisers to monitor the impact of changes, and staff value the attention given to their workload and well-being.

Strengths

• Pupils are happy, feel safe and have positive relationships with staff and each other.
• The school’s values are embedded in daily life and pupils take on meaningful responsibilities.
• The school is inclusive and skilful in supporting pupils with SEND and those learning English as an additional language.
• The curriculum is ambitious, well sequenced and regularly revisits key themes and concepts.
• Reading is a high priority, with effective phonics teaching and an improved key-stage-2 reading curriculum.
• Pupils behave well, learning is rarely disrupted and attendance is improving.
• Personal development is a strength, with pupils learning respect, safety and healthy relationships.
• Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
• Leaders and governors use external advisers and systematically monitor the impact of changes.
• Staff value leaders’ concern for their well-being and workload.

Areas for Improvement

• The curriculum in some subjects is not fully developed.
• In developing subjects, some activities do not effectively help pupils learn important subject content.
• Some pupils struggle to explain their learning beyond simple facts, limiting their oral and written explanations.

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What is St Andrew's C of E Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for St Andrew's C of E Primary School is Good, from an inspection in June 2025.

When was St Andrew's C of E Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?

St Andrew's C of E Primary School was last inspected in June 2025.

How many pupils does St Andrew's C of E Primary School have?

St Andrew's C of E Primary School has 197 pupils on roll.

What age range does St Andrew's C of E Primary School cover?

St Andrew's C of E Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.

What are St Andrew's C of E Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 59% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is St Andrew's C of E Primary School?

St Andrew's C of E Primary School is at Nursery Waye, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2BX.