Hockley Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school The leadership of the inspirational headteacher is outstanding and has enabled the school to develop further since the previous inspection.

Excellent leadership at all levels promotes high expectations of pupils and staff and this enables pupils to excel in all that they do. The school's ethos and culture are evident throughout the school. Governors, leaders, staff and pupils model these values exceptionally well.

Pupils' attainment in reading, writing and mathematics is above average at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. From different starting points, pupils make excellent progress. As a result, gaps in attainment in relation to pupil...s nationally have been eradicated or are closing rapidly.

The early years provision is led very effectively and, as a result, is outstanding. Children develop very well in all areas of learning in an exciting and nurturing environment. Teaching and learning are consistently good and much is outstanding.

In lessons, all adults pay very close attention to pupils' understanding of what is being taught. Consequently, misconceptions are identified at an early stage, ensuring that pupils continue to make good progress. Systems to monitor and improve the quality of teaching are personalised, detailed and highly effective.

Staff constantly reflect on their practice, work with others and help to improve the quality of education beyond the school. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Pupils of different ages get on very well together and support each other.

Their attitudes to learning are making a significant contribution to outstanding achievement across the school. The school's curriculum, including homework, provides rich experiences that stimulate pupils' interest and desire to learn more. Exciting themes develop pupils' basic skills in English and mathematics across a variety of subjects.

Pupils report that they feel very safe and well cared for in school. Parents overwhelmingly value all aspects of the school's work. The very experienced governors have an excellent understanding of the improvements that were needed to ensure that this is an outstanding school.

They are frequent visitors to the school. As a result, they know the school extremely well and support and challenge leaders very effectively.

Information about this school

This school is larger than the average primary school and mainly serves a residential area of Hockley, Essex.

Almost all pupils are of White British heritage and there are very few pupils who speak English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is below average. The proportion of disabled pupils or those with special educational needs is below average.

The proportion of those pupils who have a statement of special education needs or an education, health and care plan is also below average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. The school has achieved the Active Mark Award and National Healthy Schools status.

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