Hillview Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 July 2023

Hillview is a warm and welcoming school. Pupils' well-being is at the heart of the school's ethos. Pupils get on well together. They are kind and courteous. Pupils have adults in school who they can talk to if they have any worries or concerns. Any incidents of bullying are dealt with swiftly and effectively by leaders. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe in school. Leaders have high aspirations for what all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can achieve. Leaders also have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils respond well to these expectations. They behave sensibly and achieve well. Parents who responded to the survey were very positive about the care and support that their children receive in school. Leaders provide a range of extra-curricular activities to nurture pupils' interests and talents. For example, pupils enjoy singing in the choir and playing dodgeball. Pupils in several year groups enjoy the residential trips arranged by leaders. These activities increase pupils' independence and cultural awareness.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, leaders have not identified precisely enough the essential knowledge that teachers need to deliver. In these subjects, pupils do not develop the deep insight needed to allow them to make secure connections in their learning. Leaders should ensure that the key facts are identified and sequenced appropriately in all subjects so that pupils can build on what they already know.
• There are not enough opportunities for pupils to take on leadership responsibilities within the school. This hinders some pupils in developing as active citizens. Leaders should ensure that pupils are provided with more opportunities to take on positions of responsibility within the school to further prepare them to play their part in modern Britain.

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