Hotham Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 February 2025

Pupils receive remarkable learning experiences at Hotham Primary. The school promotes exceptionally high ambition for all pupils. The school's vision of 'limitless opportunities for every child to aspire and succeed' is fully realised. Pupils embody the school's values of 'respect, responsibility and resolve'. The early years provision is dynamic and engaging. Children get off to a rapid start in their learning. Staff ensure that children learn how to communicate and cooperate with each other in a stimulating environment. Staff have high expectations of pupils across the school. They make sure that pupils acquire a depth of knowledge and skills in their learning. The school ensures that the curriculum is stimulating and is delivered through highly skilled teaching. Pupils behave wonderfully well and eagerly attend school. Pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve very well. The school's work on pupils' development is exemplary. Pupils become confident and mature individuals. They benefit from an orchestrated collection of broader development opportunities. These include numerous trips and extra-curricular activities, including skateboarding, fencing, art clubs and contributing to the 'Hotham Herald'. Pupils proudly take on leadership responsibilities, including the 'value teams' and being eco-leaders, playground leaders and sports leaders.

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