Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 April 2022

Pupils are proud to attend this school. They say that 'staff go above and beyond to help you learn and to be happy'. Staff expect all pupils to do well. The school's rule of RESPECT is understood by all. Pupils know that it is important to respect themselves, others and all people in the school community. This is reflected in the annual class charters that pupils devise and agree to. As one pupil said: 'This helps you to be the best that you can be and to be a good learner.' Pupils behave well. They are polite and courteous to each other, staff and visitors. They know what bullying is and the different forms that it can take. Bullying is rare, but pupils and staff know what to do should it occur. Pupils value the rewards that they can earn. They are proud to receive superstar certificates or to be listed in the 'hall of fame'. The 'Hot Chocolate Friday' award is highly sought after. Pupils are inclusive. They are determined that everyone should be treated fairly. The pupil-led 'No Outsiders' group promotes equality. The school is welcoming and inclusive.

What the school should improve

• The reading curriculum beyond phonics is not as well sequenced as it could be. This means that leaders cannot be sure that content is being taught in the best order. Leaders should ensure that the reading curriculum sets out what pupils should be taught at each stage of their education.
• In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not make clear the most important things that pupils need to know and remember. This means that leaders are unable to check on how effectively pupils learn and remember the most important content. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum, across all subjects, sets out the most important content that pupils should know and remember at each stage of their education. This will support pupils in being able to know what is intended by the time they leave the school.
• Senior leaders have not checked on how effectively the early years curriculum is implemented. As a result, they do not have a well-rounded understanding of how children in the early years are developing against the areas of learning. Senior leaders should routinely check on how effectively the early years curriculum is being implemented to assure themselves that children are on track to be well- prepared for their entry into Year 1.

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