Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 October 2022

From the moment that children join in the early years, staff at this school get to know them well. This means that pupils feel valued and are treated as individuals. As a result, pupils are supported well, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), where the help they receive is tailored to their needs. Pupils respond well to the ambitions that their teachers have for them, and this is reflected in the quality of work that pupils produce. There are high expectations for their behaviour, both in and out of the classroom, and pupils rise to meet them well. They are polite to each other, listening to what other people have to say, and responding with kindness. Pupils are happy and feel safe in this school. Bullying is rare. If bullying does happen the staff deal with it quickly and the actions that they take are usually effective in preventing it from happening again. Pupils are proud to be part of an inclusive school. All pupils have access to clubs and wider opportunities and many pupils have represented the school in a range of sporting activities.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes, teachers do not present subject matter clearly enough. When this happens, pupils do not learn the knowledge that is intended, and misconceptions can creep in. Leaders should ensure that all staff are confident with how best to help pupils understand and remember their learning. They should also be alert to misconceptions and errors, so they can address them quickly and effectively.
• The resources and activities chosen for children in early years are not always well presented or explained to children. As a result, children miss many of the learning opportunities that are planned for them. Leaders must ensure that staff know how to check that children are benefiting from meaningful learning across the curriculum.

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