Hanbury Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 April 2023

Pupils at Hanbury Primary School are happy and highly motivated. Leaders have high expectations for all, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They have made positive changes to the curriculum to enable all pupils to succeed further. As soon as the youngest children start school, they have clear routines and expectations. This means that they know exactly what is expected of them. Older pupils role model these high standards to younger pupils. As a result, pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning. Pupils speak confidently about how well staff look after them. They understand what bullying is and, if this occurs, they know that staff will help them. Pupils' personal development is a strength of the school. Leaders have provided them with a range of ways so they can keep themselves healthy and safe, both physically and mentally. Leaders at all levels are committed to providing the pupils with rich experiences and high-quality resources. Cabins in the playground allow pupils needing a quieter environment to still enjoy playing calmly alongside their friends outside. The children enjoy the sensory garden, forest area and a new outdoor play area for younger pupils. These give the pupils opportunities to experience the school's outdoor curriculum.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum in some subjects is new and so leaders have not had an opportunity to evaluate its impact. Therefore, they do not know how well pupils are achieving in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders are able to monitor these new curriculums and make any necessary changes.
• The use of assessment in a minority of subjects is not yet secure. This means that teachers are unsure of what gaps there are in pupils' learning. Leaders should implement planned assessment procedures in these subjects. Teachers will then be able to identify what pupils already know and what they need to learn next.

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