Highfield Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 February 2023

At Highfield Primary School, pupils, and children in early years, are encouraged to be considerate and kind towards each other. Pupils are proud of their school and they describe it as 'an amazing place'. Pupils enjoy their learning and they do their best to follow the school's motto by being ready to learn and respectful towards others and keeping themselves safe. Staff know the pupils and their families well. They have established warm and caring relationships with pupils. Pupils know that staff will listen to them if they have any concerns or worries. Leaders deal with bullying swiftly and effectively. This helps pupils to feel safe. Leaders have high expectations of pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils follow school routines, work hard during lessons and achieve well. Leaders provide opportunities for pupils to participate in clubs and activities. For example, pupils enjoy book club, yoga and football. Older pupils are keen to take on positions of responsibility, such as acting as eco-warriors and as buddies to groups of younger pupils at lunchtime.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, teachers do not afford some pupils sufficient opportunity to consolidate earlier key knowledge. This hinders some pupils when they embark on subsequent learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers provide enough opportunities for pupils to revisit and consolidate important learning, so that they are prepared well to apply what they know to more complex tasks.

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