North Harringay Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 January 2023

Pupils are proud to be part of this happy and diverse community, where differences are celebrated. Each day, pupils aim to live the school values of being collaborative, ambitious, resilient and empathetic. The inclusive ethos of the school ensures that families and pupils feel welcome. Pupils behave well. They work hard in their lessons. Pupils listen carefully to their teachers and to each other. They are kind and polite. Pupils are safe and feel safe at school. If they have any concerns, they know that they can speak to a trusted adult who will help them. Bullying is rare. If it does occur, it is dealt with quickly by staff. Leaders are committed to providing exciting and meaningful opportunities designed to promote the wider development of pupils. For example, pupils are eager to explore the rooftop garden, where they plant and grow their own vegetables. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have regular opportunities to experience the arts and music. They attend a wide variety of activities, such as football, dance, chess, animation, choir and cookery. These are provided to help them to develop their creative interests and talents. Leaders know pupils and their families extremely well and have built strong working relationships with them. Parents and carers are happy with all aspects of the school's work.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, some staff have underdeveloped levels of subject knowledge and expertise. This leads to inconsistencies in how well staff implement the intended curriculum. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders and staff develop and refine their subject-specific knowledge. They should support staff to ensure that any errors or misconceptions are identified and addressed, so that pupils learn and remember more.

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