Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 June 2023

Pupils enjoy coming to school and are positive about their learning. They like getting praise from their teachers and being rewarded with team points for their efforts. Pupils proudly wear badges for 'star handwriter'. They are excited to get the weekly class teacher award. Pupils know that they must work hard to impress their teachers. They have fun as they take part in times tables and spelling challenges. Pupils value how much adults care about them. They are respectful to adults in return. Pupils listen well in class. Most pupils play well together. They like having access to lots of outdoor play areas and equipment. Pupils say that if anyone does not follow the school rules or is unkind, adults sort it out immediately. Pupils appreciate that everyone is treated fairly. They have confidence in trusted adults to help them with any worries. Pupils feel safe and are kept safe. All year groups benefit from trips and visits that bring the curriculum to life. Pupils regularly experience new things, such as going on a train or boat, visiting the seaside, seeing London landmarks and cooking for themselves.

What the school should improve

• In some foundation subjects, leaders have not identified precisely the most important knowledge that teachers need to teach. This means pupils are not securing key knowledge in enough depth in these subjects. Leaders need to decide the most important knowledge they want pupils to know and signpost this clearly in the curriculum. Teachers need to check that pupils have secured this key knowledge before moving their learning on.
• Some pupils across the school are not always set work that meets the ambitious aims of the curriculum. This means some pupils complete work without drawing sufficiently on their knowledge. In order for all pupils to fully achieve what they are capable of teachers need to ensure that work set consistently meets the high expectations of their curriculum.
• Some parents and carers do not feel well informed about school decisions and actions. They feel that leaders do not communicate well with them. Leaders, including governors, need to continue their work in building positive working relationships with parents and carers so that these stakeholders feel confident in leadership and governance communication.

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