Kings Hedges Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 December 2024

Pupils value being part of this school community. They know that learning is important and are keen to succeed in their education. They have high aspirations for themselves and their peers. In the early years, children enjoy exploring the well-designed learning activities. In lessons, pupils work hard to reach the school's high expectations. Pupils show determination and do not give up easily when facing tricky areas of learning. Overall, pupils achieve the curriculum goals. They are well prepared for secondary school. Pupils learn how to build strong relationships with others. They show kindness towards their peers and staff. They are considerate of others' needs. In the early years, children share and take turns well. During class discussions, pupils listen attentively. In the lunch hall, pupils eat politely and tidy up after themselves. They have fun together during playtime. Pupils readily take responsibility within their school community. They serve as peer mediators, school councillors and house leaders. Pupils also recognise where the school can be improved. Knowing that their views will be taken seriously, pupils put forward new ideas and work with staff to make the school better. For example, pupils create and run clubs for their peers at lunch.

What the school should improve

• On occasion, teachers design learning activities that do not help pupils to learn as well as they could. In these instances, pupils do not thoroughly understand or remember what they are trying to learn. The school must ensure that teachers provide the most effective learning activities for pupils.

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