Hutton Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 9 February 2022

Pupils enjoy coming to school. Staff greet pupils and their parents at the gate, where staff can address any pupil's concerns or worries. This helps pupils get straight on with their learning. Pupils feel safe, and are cared for well. The school has plenty of space in which pupils learn and play. Pupils treat each other with kindness and respect. They enjoy earning 'tribe' points by demonstrating positive behaviour. Bullying is rare and staff deal with it quickly if it happens. Pupils know who to talk to if they have any worries or concerns. They are confident that staff will listen to them sensitively. Pupils are keen to follow instructions and cooperate. They enjoy learning and speak with enthusiasm about it. For example, excited Year 3 pupils explained that the legacies of the Romans in Britain include roads and rabbits. Staff have high expectations of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils know that their teachers expect them to work hard. As a result, learning is not disturbed by poor behaviour.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, the curriculum does not support pupils to make connections between things they have learned or build on what they know. Where this is the case, planning does not identify the key concepts that pupils need to understand. Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum clearly identifies what it is that pupils should know in each subject.

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