Keep Hatch Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 November 2023

Pupils blossom at Keep Hatch Primary. They develop a love for learning right from the start in the early years. Parents are full of praise for the 'strong bonds and positive relationships' that pupils form with adults. Pupils benefit from these nurturing relationships. Pupils feel listened to and incidents of unkindness are not tolerated. As a result, pupils feel happy and safe. Leaders' high expectations are mirrored in pupils' actions. Pupils behave well in lessons and classrooms are abuzz with learning. In the early years, children play cooperatively, sharing their toys with their friends. Pupils love to talk about their learning and the exciting new facts they have learned. Pupils are delighted to win 'Hatchies' for their hard work. The school's enrichment offer is extensive. Uptake for a comprehensive range of clubs, such as fencing, French, and 'Calm club', is high. Older pupils are proud of the many opportunities they have for being responsible and take these roles seriously. Recently, the 'Eco team' have developed a school eco-garden using support from local businesses. Pupils relish opportunities to perform, such as in the popular choir and the annual 'Musical Soiree'.

What the school should improve

• In a few foundation subjects, the curriculum does not precisely define all aspects of subject knowledge that pupils should learn. In these subjects, teachers are less clear about some of the specific information pupils need to know and remember over time. The school should ensure the curriculum precisely sets out all of the knowledge pupils will be taught over time.

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