Reevy Hill Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 February 2025

The school is deeply committed and proud to serve its pupils and community. Pupils live and breathe the school's motto, 'proud to be our best'. They enjoy coming to a school that is a happy place. They know that staff care for them and help to keep them safe. Pupils live up to the school's high expectations of them. Typically, they achieve well. Pupils move around the school calmly and sensibly. They are courteous and respectful of others. They welcome visitors with politeness. They are considerate of others. For instance, they readily hold doors open for each other and adults. Pupils thrive at the school, which provides them with a wide range of meaningful, responsible roles. These include membership of the pupil parliament and roles as prefects, recyclers and librarians. For some positions, pupils prepare formal applications. For other roles, they are democratically elected. Mental health ambassadors present information on mental health and well-being to their peers in assembly. These varied roles prepare pupils well for being positive contributors to society. The school provides a range of free extra-curricular clubs and activities to extend pupils' talents and interests. There are several sporting and creative opportunities, including boxing, running and choir. Pupils can also develop their communication skills in the debating club. The school prioritises attendance at these clubs for pupils who are disadvantaged or who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

What the school should improve

• On occasion, the school behaviour policy is not applied consistently well. This means that learning can sometimes be disrupted. The school should work with staff to provide the necessary support and guidance to enable the behaviour policy to be applied effectively.
• There is some variation in how well aspects of writing are taught. The school does not routinely ensure that staff identify and support pupils who make errors in spelling and letter formation in their writing. As a result, some pupils continue to repeat errors over time. The school should ensure that all pupils are helped to improve the quality of their writing so that pupils write with increased accuracy and fluency across the curriculum.

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