Canada Hill Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 December 2022

The school has a welcoming culture. Leaders know the pupils and their families well. Pupils are proud of their school. They enjoy talking about their school with visitors. Pupils are polite and courteous. Even during the excitement of a show, pupils take turns and hold doors patiently. At playtime there are lots of activities. Older pupils are 'play leaders'. They make sure pupils are happy and joining in. Pupils play chess and create arts on the bus in the playground. In early years, children play well together. They share and cooperate with each other. Pupils say bullying is rare. When it does happen, it is quickly dealt with by leaders. Pupils are active citizens. They fundraise for the school. For example, they raised money for new play equipment. There is an 'abundance' of clubs and activities, such as learning Japanese, playing hand chimes and touch rugby. They cover many interests and most pupils attend as a result. Wider reading is an important part of the curriculum. Pupils excitedly talk about their reading. They are ambitious to 'climb' the school reading mountain, 'Mount Readmore', and share the books they enjoy. They are proud of the library and the Hogwarts reading train the staff built for them.

What the school should improve

• In some curriculum subjects, leaders' checks on pupils' knowledge are too broad. As a result, they do not accurately show what pupils can do. Leaders need to refine the checks they make on the important knowledge they want pupils to learn and remember.

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