Hawthorn Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 May 2024

Hawthorn Primary is a school which fully lives out its values: individually we matter, together we shine. Pupils are very happy at the school because they are very well supported to achieve, and they know that their voices are heard. This starts right from the Early Years, where highly effective provision enables the youngest children to make a strong start to their schooling. Pupils behave with considerable care towards each other, and they are clear that pupils of all backgrounds are welcome at the school. They understand too that adults will help them should they encounter difficulties. They are very clear about how tolerance and respect are fundamental British values, which are a part of the school's mission. Pupils speak very highly of the many visits which are organised for them, for example to a local university. Pupils also benefit from the charitable work they have led. They are especially proud of the activities they organised to raise money for Water Aid. This helped them to understand the importance of clean drinking water, as well as their place in the global community.

What the school should improve

• On occasions, assessment is not used precisely enough to check pupils have understood key learning. As a result, opportunities to move pupils on to more complex work can be missed, and some pupils do not understand how to respond to feedback. The school should ensure that teachers use assessment effectively so as to identify misconceptions, and either move pupils forward or ensure that they are systemically supported to improve.
• Sometimes, the school's evaluation of the impact of its work, including around key groups, can lack precision. This means that that next steps following evaluation are less clear. The school should ensure that the impact of its work is systemically measured and evaluated to inform future actions.

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