Hazeldown School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 October 2024

The school vision of 'learning for living' is woven into school life. Pupils are welcomed and valued at school. Pupils show respect for each other and adults who care for them well. They know they can talk to a trusted adult if they have any concerns. Pupils feel safe in school. The school has high expectations. Pupils live up to these. The school's 'social bond' helps pupils to behave well in the classroom and around the school. Learning is rarely disrupted. Pupils understand what bullying is and the different forms it can take. If bullying does happen, the school is swift to act to ensure pupils receive the appropriate support to avoid future incidents. Inspirational speakers and assemblies help to raise pupils' aspirations. Pupils explain how their 'north star' helps them to achieve their goals and ambitions for the future. Trips and residential visits enable pupils to build resilience and independence. Pupils enjoy an array of clubs such as reading, art and chess. Pupils appreciate opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities. For example, the school council meets regularly and make improvements to the school. They have improved the school menu with healthier options and used funding to update the school 'fit trail'.

What the school should improve

• In some areas of the curriculum, the essential knowledge pupils need to know and remember is not identified clearly. As a result, pupils do not yet build their knowledge as well as they do in other areas. The school must ensure that the precise knowledge is identified and sequenced across all subjects and check pupils are learning the curriculum well.

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