Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 May 2023

This is a welcoming and friendly school. One pupil said, 'It is like we are one family.' Most pupils enjoy coming to school. They like learning new things. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour, which pupils meet. Pupils learn that how they are feeling influences their behaviour. They know that their actions affect other people. This helps pupils to manage their own behaviour and to be considerate towards others. Across the school, teachers engage pupils purposefully in learning. This creates calm classrooms. Pupils respond well to their teachers. Pupils have positive attitudes towards learning. They work well with their peers. Pupils told inspectors that bullying does not take place in the school. School records indicate that incidents are rare. Pupils know that sometimes pupils fall out but that this does not constitute bullying. Pupils know that adults in school will help them if they have a concern or worry. Older pupils conduct themselves maturely. They recognise that it is important to be a good role model to those in younger classes.

What the school should improve

• Some parents do not feel that leaders have communicated with them sufficiently well. Some parents are concerned about the recent changes that have taken place in school and their potential impact on pupils. Leaders and parents should continue to work together to develop ways for parents' concerns, as well as leaders' decisions, to be communicated in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Subject leaders do not routinely check that actions to improve the curriculum are implemented. Leaders are therefore not assuring themselves that steps to improve the curriculum are having the desired impact. Leaders should ensure that intended improvements to the way in which the curriculum is delivered are implemented effectively by staff.

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