Lark Hill Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 November 2022

Pupils are happy to attend this welcoming and caring school. Leaders and staff are ambitious for the achievement of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They also ensure that pupils' experiences contribute to their vision of a 'community of responsibility and respect, creativity and challenge'. As a result, pupils achieve well in the majority of subjects. There is a strong sense of community at the school. Pupils understand fairness and they know that everyone is equal, regardless of any differences. They flourish in leadership roles such as librarians or members of the children's council. Pupils feel safe. They have a good understanding of the types of bullying that may occur. Leaders deal with any incidents of bullying effectively. Classrooms are calm. This allows pupils to do their best in lessons. Teachers have high expectations for behaviour. Pupils behave well. Staff teach them to take responsibility for their own actions. They see this as 'putting things right'. Pupils enjoy playing outdoors. This helps them to be active and healthy. They also take part in a range of activities after school, including tennis, hockey and gymnastics. They participate in interesting trips and visits, including adventurous outdoor activities.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, leaders have not identified in sufficient detail the important knowledge that pupils need to learn. This means that, in these subjects, it is more difficult for teachers to design learning that builds securely on what pupils already know and can do. Leaders should review and improve the clarity of the curriculum content in these subjects so that pupils build securely on learning as they move through the school.

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