Hillhouse CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 November 2022

Hillhouse CofE Primary School is a warm and welcoming place because of the respect and kindness pupils show to each other and adults. Their school is a place where they feel safe, supported and able to learn. Pupils say that bullying rarely happens. If they have a worry, they can tell an adult who will help. Pupils are excited about their learning. They engage enthusiastically in lessons and respectfully follow routines. Pupils appreciate the links made with other subjects across the curriculum because it helps them to understand more, for example how their art and English link to their learning in history about Ancient Greeks. They also value their trips and visitors as they say this makes learning fun and helps them to remember more. There are a range of clubs on offer for pupils during the year. For example, hip hop, singing, rugby, netball and Lego. These clubs contribute towards extending and enriching pupils' learning. Pupils relish the opportunity to make a difference to their school and wider community, for example by singing to the elderly, and in their roles as 'wellness warriors' fundraising to develop a place on their field where pupils can relax at playtimes.

What the school should improve

• While teachers address mistakes made by pupils in lessons, this is not always remembered and applied by pupils in their future work. Continual revisiting of new concepts and re-checking that pupils have understood previous learning will ensure that pupils do not repeat the same mistakes continually in their work.

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