Healing Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 January 2023

The ethos at Healing Primary Academy is based on high expectations for all. Pupils achieve well and know what is expected of them. Routines are well developed. Pupils have a conscientious attitude to their work, and learning behaviours are well embedded. There is no disruption in lessons. Reading has a high priority at Healing. Leaders have made sure that pupils are familiar with high-quality texts. These books ignite pupils' interest in reading and are carefully selected to inspire pupils' writing. Pupils know how to behave well. They are polite, respectful and kind. Pupils say that bullying rarely happens in school. If it does, adults are always on hand to help. Pupils are considerate of each other's needs. They recognise difference and know that everyone deserves to be treated with respect. Pupils enjoy extra responsibilities, such as being pupil councillors and prefects. They develop their interests through a range of extra-curricular activities that are on offer. Their talents and interests are spotted and celebrated in school through assemblies and the 'Healing's got talent' board. Parents can sign up to 'the children's university', where pupils can graduate for developing their interests out of school.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum in English, mathematics and science is comprehensively planned. Key knowledge is identified, planning is logical, and teachers check what pupils know and can do in these subjects effectively. This is not the case in other subjects. Here, teachers are not as clear about the knowledge that pupils should know and remember. Pupils achieve less well as a result. Leaders need to ensure that their emerging curriculums for the foundation subjects identify what pupils should know and when, and that teachers are able to check pupils' knowledge and refine plans accordingly.

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