Havannah Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 October 2024

The school has established its vision of 'where individuality is nurtured'. This vision inspires pupils to support each other and keep trying, even when tasks are challenging. The palpable family atmosphere is the heartbeat of Havannah Primary. Together, staff have created a culture that helps all pupils to feel fully included in the life of the school. Pupils are happy and safe in this caring school. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum. In early years, children quickly acquire the important language that they need. They are well prepared for Year 1 and beyond. Across school, pupils become confident learners, including those who are disadvantaged or those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Teachers successfully remove the barriers to learning that pupils might encounter. Pupils achieve well in most subjects. Adults help pupils to manage their own feelings and behaviour well. Adults show pupils how to treat each other with kindness and respect. Pupils follow these examples in their own behaviour. Pupils behave well. Pupils take on many leadership roles within the school. These roles inspire pupils to contribute to their school and local community. Pupils enjoy their learning and want to attend school. Attendance is high.

What the school should improve

• The important knowledge that pupils require is not identified and taught clearly enough in a small number of curriculum areas, including in some aspects of PSHE. In these areas, pupils struggle to acquire and remember the important knowledge that they need. The school should make sure that this important knowledge is clearly identified and taught.

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