Heron Way Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 February 2024

Pupils at this school relish learning and rightly take pride in their achievements. Adults have a deep understanding of how to meet pupils' emotional and physical needs. This creates an inclusive atmosphere where both pupils and adults feel supported to try out new experiences, make mistakes and grow personally. As a result, staff are experts in the subjects they teach, and all pupils achieve highly. Pupils behave exceptionally well. Staff lead by example, showing high expectations that everyone will treat each other with kindness and respect. As one parent put it, 'children are friendly, confident, and inclusive with one another and a direct representation of how the school is run'. Older pupils act as role models for younger ones through responsibilities, such as reading buddies and librarians. They learn to have positive attitudes, saying it's better to be 'glass half full' people. Teachers make the curriculum so fascinating that pupils cannot wait to find out more about it. They love the interesting activities their teachers design for them. They are not afraid to challenge themselves, knowing that if they get stuck, their teachers will help them get back on track. Pupils quickly develop resilience, determination, and admirable attitudes to learning.

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