Hyde Park Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 June 2023

Pupils celebrate the diverse and inclusive school community they belong to. They are proud of the tolerance and respect they show to each other. Pupils have a strong moral understanding that everyone is different but should be treated equally. Pupils, particularly older pupils, describe the improvements to behaviour since the executive headteacher joined the school. They behave well during lessons and there is a positive climate for learning in classrooms. Pupils listen well and enjoy discussions and debates. They get on with tasks quickly because they are clear about what teachers expect of them and have the confidence to have a go. Pupils benefit from high-quality pastoral support which helps them to feel safe and secure. Staff skilfully help any pupils who struggle to manage their feelings or behaviour. Pupils say bullying is rare. Through assemblies and the curriculum, leaders help pupils to learn the difference between bullying and falling out. Leaders have tackled poor attendance with determination. As a result, many fewer pupils now miss learning due to absence. This is having a positive impact on their education and social interaction.

What the school should improve

• In the wider curriculum, knowledge is not always broken down into small enough components. As a result, pupils do not always secure the intended learning. Subject leadership needs to identify the specific end points within the curriculum so that pupils can build on what they already know.
• Sometimes, teaching is not well matched to individual starting points, including for some pupils with SEND. This means some pupils do not learn well. Leaders need to support teachers to match learning more precisely to what pupils already know so that pupils, particularly those with SEND, learn well across the curriculum.

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