The William Hogarth Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 July 2023

The well-being of staff, pupils and their families is at the heart of The William Hogarth Primary School. All pupils are welcomed and expected to do well. Leaders provide pupils with a wealth of experiences through the 'Learning to Lead' programme. Parents and carers are pleased that their children come here. Comments such as, 'the teachers are lovely and helpful,' were typical of parents' views. Pupils behave well and are polite and friendly. They conduct themselves sensibly as they move around the school. Pupils are happy to come here. They are kept safe. They comment that bullying is rare. Any incidents are dealt with effectively by staff. Pupils are keen to learn and work hard. Leaders have high expectations. The broad and balanced curriculum is well designed and, in most subjects, supports pupils to remember more over time. Pupils produce work of good quality in different subjects. Provision for pupils' personal development is exceptional. Leaders and staff encourage pupils to have the confidence to do what is right rather than following popular trends. Pupils are taught about being global citizens and affecting change in positive ways. For example, the eco-warrior ambassadors have worked to make the school more sustainable.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, teaching does not ensure that pupils revisit key knowledge effectively. This means that pupils do not always build on prior learning as successfully in these subjects, and misconceptions are not addressed. Leaders should ensure that pupils are provided with regular opportunities to practise and reinforce important content, enabling consistent deepening of their understanding.

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