Harris Primary Academy Shortlands

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 March 2024

Pupils at Harris Shortlands cannot wait to tell visitors how much they enjoy attending the school. They describe it using words such as 'spectacular', 'enlightening' and 'inspiring'. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Pupils follow the three school rules of being ready, respectful and safe. There is very little bullying and, when things go wrong, they are confident the staff will sort out any problems. Low-level disruption of lessons is very rare. Pupils are kept safe and can name trusted adults they would go to if they felt worried. They know about equality and diversity and demonstrate high levels of respect to each other. Leaders have high ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff have carefully crafted a wide-ranging and rich curriculum. They have ensured that all pupils access a wealth of opportunities that enhance learning. For instance, pupils attend a range of after-school clubs, including baking, tag rugby and a chess club run by a chess grandmaster. Pupils, including those with SEND, are fully included in school life. They have many opportunities to take on leadership roles, including as school eco-warriors, who recently won a competition for reducing the use of energy in the school.

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