Leaders have established a curriculum that has increasing ambition for pupils. This ambition has not yet been fully realised in classrooms. The school is in the early stages of developing the curriculum, including in the early years. Pupils do not learn consistently well across all areas. In some subjects, the curriculum does not define precisely enough what leaders want pupils to learn and remember. Too often, the tasks that pupils are given do not help them to develop their learning sufficiently well. Leaders are taking the right actions to improve the education that pupils receive. The impact of these actions is not yet apparent. Adults help pupils to manage their own feelings and behaviour well. Pupils understand what adults expect of them and rise to these expectations. As a result, pupils behave well. Adults teach pupils how to treat everyone with respect. Pupils live this out in their relationships with each other. They treat each other, and those around them, with the utmost respect. Leaders do all that they can to help pupils to attend school consistently. There is a real sense of community at St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy. Some pupils contribute as ‘Mini Vinnies’, following the example set by St Vincent De Paul. Others contribute as well-being ambassadors. These opportunities are helping pupils to contribute to their community and to be prepared for their future lives. The school has created an inclusive culture that helps pupils to feel happy and safe.