Hob Moor Community Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 October 2022

This is a school that provides opportunities for pupils to grow in a caring environment. Pupils develop a strong sense of pride and respect. Staff and pupils dedicate time to each other. They listen and explore their feelings, and as a result, know each other well. Staff's knowledge of their pupils enables them to provide support and help when needed. Leaders have high expectations for pupils. They want pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to thrive and enjoy their education. Pupils are keen to do well and work hard. They approach lessons with a sense of curiosity and maturity. Pupils recall knowledge that they have learned. They also make connections across different subjects. One pupil linked their reading book to the moon landings covered in history lessons. Pupils read fiction and non-fiction books that stimulate discussion. They describe in detail the story and characters in 'Letters from the lighthouse'. They can make relevant links to other areas of the curriculum, such as personal, social and health education. For example, they recognise when a character is anxious or is proud. Pupils' behaviour is good. Pupils are clear that bullying does not occur frequently, and they would report it if it did. They trust adults to deal with worries or concerns.

What the school should improve

• In mathematics, recent curriculum refinements have been made. To ensure that the changes made help build on the successes of the past and secure the clear intentions of leaders, monitoring arrangements must be robust. This will provide leaders with a clear understanding of the impact of the changes made.

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