The Jenny Hammond Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 February 2023

Pupils are happy to attend this school. Teachers think carefully about how to enthuse pupils about learning. Pupils appreciate this. They talk enthusiastically about their lessons and what they have learned and remembered. Teachers know individual pupils well. They have high expectations for every pupil. Leaders ensure that all pupils learn a broad curriculum. They check carefully to ensure that every pupil successfully develops their knowledge. Effective support is in place for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders work closely with families to support their children's learning. For example, parents and carers of younger children are invited in to read with them every week. This is very popular with parents and pupils alike. The school buzzes with activity. Pupils generally behave very well and are kind to one another. They enjoy breaktimes, and the playground has been designed so that pupils can take part in a range of games and sporting activities together. Pupils' achievements, effort and helpfulness are celebrated, for example in displays of work throughout the school. Bullying is rare, but is dealt with effectively when it happens. Pupils feel safe. Leaders work hard to make sure that the school feels like a welcoming place for all. They reflect on how they can make further improvements, and they listen to what pupils and families tell them.

What the school should improve

• In some instances, teaching does not establish what pupils already know and understand and then build on this. This affects how well pupils are able to develop knowledge and remember it securely in the long term. Leaders should continue their work to strengthen the delivery of the curriculum so that pupils acquire and remember detailed knowledge across the subjects.

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