Woodhill Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 March 2024

This school is ambitious for all pupils, and pupils enjoy attending. Leaders, governors and staff from the trust and school share the same high expectations for pupils' behaviour and achievement. Pupils are courteous, respectful and enthusiastic about their learning. They are taught about the importance of kindness and respect, values they typically reflect in their own behaviour. From the early years upwards, relationships between staff and pupils are strong. Leaders ensure that all pupils benefit from special experiences, including meeting a beekeeper in the early years, going to the coast in Year 1, ice skating in Year 4, a residential visit to a rural setting in Year 5 and a theatre performance in Year 6. Events such as the annual 'World Café' introduce pupils to a wide range of cultures, backgrounds and heritages. Pupils are keen to take on roles in school, including as art ambassadors, digital leaders, school librarians and peer mediators. These contribute well to developing pupils' confidence and character. Clubs, including choir, chess and tennis, extend pupils' talents and interests. The school works closely with parents and carers, for example by regularly inviting them into the school for events such as 'reading breakfasts'.

What the school should improve

• In some instances, teaching does not check pupils' understanding systematically. As a result, pupils' misconceptions are sometimes not identified and addressed swiftly, and in some instances, pupils' knowledge is not as secure as it might be before they go on to do more complex tasks. Leaders should ensure that teaching checks pupils' understanding of important content securely before moving on to new concepts or more complex work.

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