OFSTED Report

We are pleased to share with you our Ofsted report following our inspection on 14^th and 15^th July 2026.

Inspectors now assess the school across a number of areas rather than a single judgement.  This framework produces a report card grading each area.

The inspectors while with us and in the report, recognised the progress the school has made since its previous inspection.  We proudly share with you some of the key strengths they highlighted

‘Hampton Lucy Primary school is a small school with a big heart.’ 

• ‘Pupils are proud to belong to this friendly and inclusive school.’
• ‘Pupils feel safe, respected and valued. They are confident that adults will listen to them and provide support when needed.’
• ‘Pupils enjoy coming into school… They speak enthusiastically about their learning and the opportunities available beyond the classroom.’
• ‘Pupils behave well throughout the school… and demonstrate positive attitude towards their learning.’
• ‘Lessons are purposeful, allowing pupils to focus on their learning.’
• ‘Leaders have strengthened the curriculum… The curriculum is broad and ambitious, identifying the important knowledge and skills pupils should learn over time.’
• ‘Children make a positive start to their education in the early years. Staff create a caring and purposeful environment where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn.’
• ‘Staff support pupils who face barriers to learning, helping them participate fully in school life.’
• ‘Across the school pupils … acquire knowledge and skills in a range of subjects.’
• ‘Pupils develop confidence and independence as they move thought the school.’
• ‘Pupils are increasingly well prepared for the next stages of their education.’
• ‘Leaders have established a culture where inclusion is at the heart of the school’s work. They identity pupils needs quickly and accurately.’
• ‘Decisions are rooted firmly in the best interest of pupils.’
• Leaders and governors ‘take purposeful action to improve the quality of education that pupil receive.’

Ofsted also confirmed the area we had already identified as a priority for improvement.  Ofsted recognised work is already underway to address them:

• Using assessment information to identity pupils not secure in foundational skills in grammar, punctuation, spelling and handwriting so gaps are addressed and closed quickly.
• Consistently address errors at the point of learning in grammar, punctuation, spelling and handwriting so gaps close to ensure stronger outcomes for our children. 

As a school, we always want to improve.  We therefore welcome the recognition of everything that makes Hampton Lucy such a special place for our children, and the clear areas identified for further improvements to strengthen it further.

hampton lucy cofe primary school july 26 final.pdf