Wells Hall Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 January 2026

There is a strong sense of belonging at this happy, inclusive school. Leaders and staff are ambitious and want the very best for pupils. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm. Pupils are greeted kindly each morning as they enter school. They enter calmly and start the day well. The school provides support to pupils and families to make school a place where pupils feel safe, secure and happy. Pupils’ attendance has improved positively over time. Pupils benefit from a rich and broad curriculum and most pupils develop strong learning behaviours. Pupils talk positively about the exciting learning they study across different subjects. Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, typically achieve well across the curriculum and are suitably prepared for secondary school. The way pupils behave in and around school is positive. Bullying is rare, and pupils have every confidence in staff to manage it effectively. Classrooms are typically calm and orderly. Pupils get along well with each other and enjoy the opportunities they have to learn the curriculum. Playtime is a hive of positive activity, with ball games taking place successfully while the calm zone gives pupils the chance to sit down and play a game with their peers. There is something for everyone to do. Pupil leaders play an active role in school life. Older pupils act as excellent role models in taking on these responsibilities. ‘Reading Champions’ hear younger pupils read, while play leaders organise games for pupils to play together happily. The school council has an active and meaningful voice in school life and revels in the chance to represent the school more widely as part of the trust council.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should continue to refine and develop the support teachers receive to help them adapt the curriculum to meet the specific needs of some pupils in class. • Leaders should further develop conditions for learning in the early years to ensure that all staff interact with children in a meaningful way to extend and develop their vocabulary and communication skills.

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