Heighington Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 February 2025

Pupils flourish at this school. From early years onwards, children learn to be kind, caring, respectful and forgiving to others. They develop their confidence as they progress through the school. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are well prepared for their next steps. Pupils work hard during lessons and participate exceptionally well. They are interested in the tasks teachers set for them and take great pride in their work. Their attitudes to school life are excellent. Pupils are punctual to school and attend very regularly. Pupils embody the school's vision by living 'life in its fullness'. They enjoy playing and learning together. Parents and carers say, 'Children develop a range of skills needed for life outside school.' The school has exceptionally high expectations of pupils' academic and personal success. Consequently, pupils' outcomes are above average, especially in reading. Pupils have a very strong sense of equality. They are adamant that everyone should be treated equally no matter what they look like or where they come from. The vast majority of parents are very positive about the school. They say staff are 'amazing', children thrive at school and the school contributes strongly to the community.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, assessment is not used precisely by staff to move pupils on to more challenging tasks when knowledge has been consolidated. This means that some pupils are not progressing to more complex areas of the curriculum to develop a greater understanding of these subjects. Leaders should work with staff to enable pupils to move on when they are ready for more complex areas of the curriculum.

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