Greenhill Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 July 2023

Pupils at Greenhill Primary School typically achieve well. They know that their teachers expect the very best of them. Most pupils enjoy their learning and take a great deal of pride in their work. They are confident that their friends and staff will help them if they struggle. Leaders have equally high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils' conduct embodies the school's values. They proudly display the badges that they have earned through demonstrating these values around school. Pupils treat each other with kindness and respect. Leaders have suitable systems in place to address any incidents of bullying swiftly and effectively. As a result, pupils feel happy and safe in school. Pupils enjoy a range of clubs and activities that enhance their wider development. All pupils are encouraged to be fully involved in school life. For example, during the inspection, pupils in Year 6 were preparing to perform a musical production for their families and guests. Staff had thought carefully to provide a range of roles that enabled all pupils to proudly participate. Older pupils relish the opportunities that they have to take on responsibilities, such as supporting their younger peers by organising playtime activities or listening to them read. Pupils have a strong voice through the active pupil parliament.

What the school should improve

• In one or two subjects, leaders have not defined the important knowledge that pupils should learn. This means that sometimes teachers are hindered in designing learning that builds on what pupils already know. Leaders should ensure that, as they finalise the curriculum in these remaining subjects, teachers are clear about the essential knowledge that pupils should learn and when this should be taught.
• In a few subjects, leaders are in the early stages of developing systems to check that pupils have learned and remembered all that they should. Sometimes, this hampers how quickly teachers identify and address pupils' gaps in knowledge. As leaders finalise their curriculum thinking, they should ensure that teachers are fully equipped to check on how well pupils are learning the knowledge in the curriculum.

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