Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 October 2024

Galley Hill is a caring and inclusive school. Everyone receives a very warm welcome. Pupils enjoy learning here. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve and how they should conduct themselves. Many pupils meet these expectations consistently well. Pupils know and follow the well-established routines. These help the youngest children in the early years to settle quickly. Pupils are respectful to staff and each other. Staff care deeply about supporting pupils and take time to get to know them well. This helps pupils feel safe and confident to share any worries they may have. At playtimes, there are many activities for pupils to take part in. The school has ensured that these activities develop pupils' social skills. When friends fall out, adults support them to use their feelings journals. They help pupils to explain why they are upset. The school supports pupils' wider development through a range of experiences. For instance, a recent visit from a planetarium helps pupils learn about the solar system and space travel. Pupils have mature attitudes and respect each other's opinions. They learn about a range of faiths and understand that people and families can be different to themselves.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, the curriculum is not being delivered to the high standard of other subjects. This means some pupils are not learning the curriculum for these subjects as well as they could. The school must ensure that teachers have the skills and knowledge to deliver the curriculum to a high standard. This will ensure that pupils receive a high- quality education in these subjects.
• Assessment in some subjects is not as precise as it needs to be. At times, this means that pupils develop misconceptions without their teachers knowing. Sometimes, pupils move on to new learning before they have fully understood. The school must put assessment systems in place that are understood and used by all staff. This will help identify any gaps in knowledge much more quickly so that teachers can adapt teaching to address these gaps.

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