Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 March 2024

Pupils are truly cared for and nurtured at Hoo St Werburgh and the Marlborough. The school's values drive every decision made by staff. Pupils have a strong understanding of those values of courage, confidence, respect and belonging. Pupils use opportunities offered by the school, such as becoming a character ambassador to raise money for local charities. This school is ambitious for all pupils to do well and achieve their best. Adults set clear expectations for learning. Pupils live up to these. They work hard in lessons and generally achieve well, especially in English and mathematics. Pupils behave well. They play happily alongside each other, sharing the lunchtime equipment and enjoying games. They benefit from the nurturing and caring environment created by staff. For example, the koala club helps pupils with their concerns and provides them with opportunities to discuss any of these before school starts. Pupils also use the worry boxes to let staff know about what is on their mind so staff can help them. Consequently, pupils feel safe and listened to.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, it is not yet clear what pupils need to know and when they need to know it. This means that pupils cannot systematically build their knowledge and skills over time in all areas of the curriculum. The school must ensure that there is a precise order of learning in all subjects, setting out exactly what pupils will learn and when.
• In some subjects, teachers do not use assessment well enough. Where this is the case, some pupils do not remember what they have learned before in sufficient detail. The school must ensure that teachers in all subjects assess what pupils know equally effectively.

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