Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 February 2025

The supportive, inclusive and welcoming culture shines through from the moment you step over the threshold at Harvills Hawthorn. Pupils were proud to tell inspectors about how all pupils are included in every aspect of school life. This shows in the tireless work being done to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As several parents and carers told inspectors, 'This school goes above and beyond for its pupils.' Staff set high expectations and pupils work hard to reach them. Pupils demonstrate high levels of perseverance and diligence and, as the school vision states, they strive 'to be the very best they can be'. This doesn't stop at the classroom door, as pupils contribute meaningfully to school life in a variety of ways, such as by becoming hard-working playground buddies or librarians. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. From the early years to Year 6, pupils demonstrate high levels of respect, kindness and consideration towards others. Relationships are a highly positive feature throughout school and lead to this being a happy and safe place to learn. Pupils are proud of their school and greet visitors with a smile, a friendly word and an eagerness to talk about their learning.

What the school should improve

• Some pupils lack fluency in recall and use of mathematical knowledge and operations. This means that, sometimes, they are hampered by how quickly and accurately they are able to solve problems. The school should ensure that pupils are provided with opportunities to develop their fluency so that they become confident and competent problem-solvers.

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