Redhill Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils and teachers are rightly proud of this warm, caring school, where the aspirations for pupils' achievement are extremely high. Pupils successfully meet those aspirations. This school provides an exceptional education for its pupils.

The school's ethos, 'Together, we dream, believe and achieve', is visible in the way pupils work in class, interact and support each other. The school's 'SECRET to our success' values, to be supportive, enthusiastic, creative, resilient, enterprising, and thoughtful, shape school life. Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and positive attitudes throughout the school.

They try their absolute best and consistently produce work of a h...igh standard.

The school's work to build pupils' strength of character is exemplary. There is a wealth of pupil leadership roles that enable pupils to develop confidence and resilience.

These include being a member of 'Redhill Government', a learning ambassador, or a buddy for a younger child. Pupils are proud of the positive impact they have on their school and community. They spoke positively about the wide range of clubs, including sports, baking, 3D modelling, mindfulness, choir, and cartoon sketching.

Parents and carers praise the education and care their children receive. A typical comment was: 'Redhill is a fantastic school offering a wonderful learning experience. My child looks forward to school every day!'

What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?

The school has designed an ambitious curriculum that incorporates the key knowledge, skills and vocabulary they want pupils to know.

It has been clearly set out in a logical, progressive order. Teachers use 'learning journeys' at the start of lessons so that pupils know and understand the progression in their learning.Teachers carefully check that pupils' understanding is secure before moving on to new learning.

Staff model learning precisely so that pupils know exactly what they must do and how to do it. This results in pupils showing an excellent understanding of their learning. For example, pupils in Year 3 were able to recall Beethoven, studied in music in Year 2, and could confidently discuss musical terms such as timbre, pulse, and dynamics.

Likewise, children in Year 5 were seen practising syncopated rhythms. All pupils achieve incredibly well here.

The school has effectively fostered a love of reading across the school.

Staff are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about books. They want to hear 'book chatter' around the school. The school created the 'Redhill Literary Canon' that showcases the top 100 books they want children to read, curated by teachers and the children themselves.

Teachers ensure that pupils read and share texts that explore diversity and different groups in society. This helps pupils to broaden their understanding of the wider world. Teachers and other adults have received training to ensure that they deliver the phonics programme well.

Pupils who struggle to learn to read get extra support and practice.

The school ensures that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are included in all aspects of school life. Pupils with SEND access the same curriculum as their peers through well-considered adaptations.

As a result, all pupils produce work of a high standard across the curriculum.

The early years environment is a joy to behold as it is warm, rich, and inviting. Children flourish here.

Children's transition into school is managed especially well. A typical parent comment was: 'The transition was exceptional. The staff go above and beyond to create a safe and fun learning environment.'

The curriculum provides children with a thorough grounding, ensuring that they move confidently into Year 1. Staff track children's learning rigorously, checking the development of their skills and providing additional support where needed. As a result, all children achieve very well.

Pupils' behaviour is excellent. Pupils' attitudes to their learning are consistently positive. Attendance is strong.

Leaders swiftly identify those pupils who need additional support to attend school regularly and on time.

There is an impressive programme of personal, social and health education (PSHE). Staff spoke about how this underpins everything they do.

They aspire for their pupils to leave the school as empathetic, kind young people. The work that the school does to promote an inclusive environment, in which pupils understand equality and celebrate diversity, is of a high quality. Teachers want pupils to feel responsible for the world around them and to be active citizens.

The school is exceptionally well led. Governors have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities. They are well informed and are kept up to date by school leaders.

School leaders and staff are not complacent and they continue to look for ways to make the school even better. Staff feel very well supported and are extremely proud and happy to work at a school where they are part of the 'Redhill family'.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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