Highgate Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 May 2024

Pupils at Highgate Primary are enthusiastic learners who enjoy coming to school each day. They love learning and speak excitedly about their experiences. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from an ambitious and well-designed curriculum. They work hard and produce work of high quality. They achieve well, including in national assessments, and are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils feel safe and are kept safe in school. Behaviour is excellent, creating a purposeful and focused environment for learning. Pupils appreciate the careful consideration given to their well-being and enjoy spending time with the school dog, Horace. They are confident to share any concerns they may have and know that adults will help to resolve them swiftly. Pupils are encouraged to play a full and active role in their community. There are numerous leadership opportunities available. For example, older pupils are play ambassadors and have helped to develop the playground rules. Similarly, younger pupils help to organise activities at lunchtime. The ambitious curriculum is enriched by a programme of exciting visits and additional activities. For example, during the inspection, Year 3 pupils took part in mudlarking as part of their topic on rivers.

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