Hague Bar Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 February 2023

Hague Bar is a welcoming and inclusive small school with a family feel. Pupils say they feel happy and safe here. Pupils are polite and respectful. They say there is no bullying. They are confident that staff will resolve issues if they occur. On the playground, behaviour is lively, happy and friendly. Older pupils play nicely together and take care of the younger children. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning. Relationships are positive. This includes for those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Teachers skilfully provide appropriate activities in the three mixed-age classes. Pupils work hard. Classrooms are purposeful and productive places. Occasionally, some pupils become overexcited, but staff are quick to settle them down. Pupils enjoy a variety of trips out and visitors to the school. There are several popular clubs and activities for them to try. There are opportunities to learn a musical instrument. Pupils appreciate taking on positions of responsibility, such as librarians and school ambassadors. Parents hold positive views of the school, with a typical comment being: 'This is a fantastic little primary school, which is like a loving, second family.'

What the school should improve

• Leaders have reviewed the curriculum to make sure that it sequences the knowledge and skills that pupils will learn. They have not yet had the time or the training to be able to monitor the changes they have made to the curriculum. They are not certain how well the curriculum is being implemented and the impact it is having on the knowledge pupils gain. Leaders should ensure that the implementation and impact of the curriculum on pupils' ability to know and remember more over time is checked effectively.

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