Garrett Hall Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 May 2024

Pupils are happy and flourish at this exceptional school. Children in the early years get off to a flying start that prepares them exceedingly well for the next stage of their learning. Pupils are nurtured well by staff who give them every opportunity to shine. The school's values are personified as cartoon characters, which helps pupils to understand them and to live them out. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They act sensibly and show utmost respect for teachers, peers and themselves. For example, they rush to hold doors open for each other. Pupils are enthusiastic, highly committed to their learning and strive to do well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs expertly met. This includes pupils in the school's specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND (specially resourced provision), 'The Ark'. The school's high expectations alongside the ambitious curriculum allows pupils to achieve exceptionally well. Pupils eagerly grasp the abundance of different opportunities on offer. Pupils in Year 6 proudly hold a position of responsibility such as being a monitor, prefect or house captain. The pupil-run 'Garrett Gazette' captures the breadth of experiences that are on offer, and pupils' appreciation of them, such as writing competitions, French days and science week. Pupils readily showcase their talents in sharing assemblies. During this inspection, there was much applause after Year 5s fantastic performance of a classic rock song with a range of instruments, including an electric guitar.

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