OFSTED Report

Ofsted recognised a significant number of strengths during their visit in Nov 2023 and we are proud that they recognised that our ‘school is aspirational for all pupils’.

About pupils Ofsted said:

• ‘Pupils love their school.’
• Pupils are, ‘Happy and feel safe because they know adults care for them and sort out any worries.’
• ‘Pupils are welcoming and well mannered, they play happily on the playground and older pupils look after their younger buddies.’
• ‘Pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities to become good citizens and engage with the wider world.’
• ‘Pupils with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) feel included in school life.’

About the school Ofsted said:

• ‘The school is aspirational for all pupils.’
• ‘The school supports pupils with complex needs well.’
• ‘The school has recently adopted a new scheme for reading, this having a positive impact on how well the pupils are learning to read.’
• ‘The school has prioritised reading…’
• ‘The provision of the pupil’s personal development is a strength of the school.’

About the teaching Ofsted said:

• ‘Staff provide well-chosen activity choices that engage pupils in all subjects.’
• ‘Teacher have secure subject knowledge.’
• ‘In mathematics, teachers deliver structured lessons that contain features… to secure learning.’

About leadership Ofsted said:

• ‘Leaders have worked hard since the last inspection to develop and improve the curriculum’.
• ‘Governors are committed and involved with the school’.
• ‘Governors and leaders are mindful of the workload and wellbeing of staff.’

Ofsted also confirmed areas which the school had already identified as its priorities for improvement:

• Embed the recently introduced curriculum
• Ensure all staff receive training to be able to adapt the curriculum to meet all pupils needs
• Consistent implementation of the school’s behaviour policy
• Ensure governors training enables them to focus on areas for maximum impact

For the full report see below.

 

hls ofsted report nov 2023.pdf