Hayfield School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 June 2023

Pupils thoroughly enjoy coming to school, where they form positive and caring relationships with their friends and staff. Pupils comment that they feel safe at school. They know that if they are anxious or worried about anything, staff will help them. Pupils, and children in the early years, respond well to leaders' and staff's high expectations of their behaviour. During their time at the school, most pupils develop into resilient and confident learners. They behave well. Leaders also expect pupils to achieve highly. Pupils rise to this expectation, which helps to ensure that they achieve well in different areas of the curriculum. Pupils have a strong appreciation of fundamental British values. They know that they should not discriminate against anyone because of how they look or where they are from. If bullying takes place, leaders deal with it promptly and efficiently. Pupils raise money for various worthy causes. Recently, they prepared hot meals for a local homeless charity. Pupils often sing in the community. They write to, and befriend, elderly residents in a local care home. Pupils look forward to visits to places such as zoos and farms. They enjoyed going to the seaside in New Brighton, where they performed a dance routine in the Pavilion and collected fossils from the beach. Pupils engage in activities such as rock climbing and canoeing during their annual residential retreat.

What the school should improve

• Some subject leaders are new to the role. They are developing their knowledge and skills. This means that, in a small number of subjects, leaders do not have all the expertise that they need to support teachers to deliver the curriculum as effectively as possible. At times, pupils do not learn as well as they should. Leaders should make sure that subject leaders receive the support they need to ensure that the curriculum is delivered consistently well in all subjects.

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