Haselworth Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school School leaders have continued to improve the school since the previous inspection. Together with governors, they have a clear view of what they do well and where further improvements are needed. Governors are passionate about the school.

They provide a high level of support and professional challenge to school leaders. School leaders regularly visit classrooms. They provide structured feedback to teachers to help them to develop their skills.

As a result, teaching is good across the school. Most pupils achieve well. By the end of Year 6 they make progress in reading, writing and mathematics which is similar to that achieved by pupils nati...onally.

A very few teachers do not have high enough expectations for pupils. Consequently, some of the most able pupils do not achieve as well as they should. Disadvantaged pupils and those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well.

This is because they receive helpful support and guidance from skilled teaching assistants. Pupils' behaviour is good. They feel safe in school because they are provided with good quality care from adults.

School leaders provide high-quality induction and training for staff who are new to their roles. Consequently, leaders for English, mathematics and inclusion have quickly gained a good understanding of what they need to do to bring about improvements. Children are warmly welcomed into the Reception class and so they get off to a good start.

They settle quickly and make good progress in all aspects of their development. The school offers pupils a broad and balanced curriculum that is enhanced by a variety of activities that add to their enjoyment of school. However, there is not enough evidence to show precisely what pupils are learning in subjects other than in English and mathematics.

Although pupils enjoy school and have very positive attitudes, the work in some of their books is untidy. Their handwriting is not as neat as it should be, and their spelling, punctuation and grammar are not always accurate. The school is very inclusive.

Pupils from all backgrounds are warmly welcomed into a nurturing environment where they develop skills and confidence that prepares them well for their future.

Information about this school

The school is smaller than most primary schools and pupils are taught in mixed-age classes for some of the time. The large majority of pupils are of White British background.

The proportion of pupils with SEND is above the national average for primary schools. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is below the national average. The proportion of pupils who are disadvantaged is above the national average for primary schools.

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