Red Hall Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 September 2023

Red Hall Primary School is a warm, inclusive and welcoming place to learn in. Pupils enjoy coming to school and speak of it with pride. They contribute keenly to their school and the wider community. There are high expectations for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils respond to these expectations by working hard and behaving well both in lessons and on the playground. Pupils are happy and feel safe in school. They have good relationships with staff and each other. Pupils know that if they have any problems, staff will sort things out for them. They say, 'There is always someone who can help us when we need it.' Pupils understand about their rights and their responsibilities to each other and to others in their community. They know that everyone is equal. Staff encourage pupils to reflect on their own beliefs and to respect the beliefs of others. Pupils do this well. The school has embedded values of 'caring, respect, equality, aspiring, trust and enjoyment'. They are the golden thread running through everything leaders, staff and pupils do. Parents are very supportive of the school. They have lots of positive things to say about the quality of leadership, care and education on offer.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum is not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced in every subject. In some subjects, the curriculum does not set out the precise content that pupils are expected to know and remember. This means that staff do not check if pupils have retained the most important knowledge for future learning. The school should ensure that the curriculum sets out precisely what pupils should know, and when, in all subjects.
• Some subject leaders do not fully understand the importance of the small steps of progress needed through the curriculum to secure long-term success. This means that the design of some curriculum subjects is not having the positive impact on learning that the school might like. The school should ensure that all subject leaders have adequate training and support to be as effective in their role as possible.
• Pupils across the school have not developed clear and well-developed handwriting. This affects their presentation across a range of subjects. The school should ensure that pupils develop clear and consistent handwriting, starting with correct letter formation in the early years.

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