Ashford Hill Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Pupils thrive in this welcoming and nurturing school. They benefit from being part of a small, close-knit and harmonious community where staff know them very well. Pupils rise to meet leaders' high expectations of their behaviour and academic progress.

Staff forge supportive and caring relationships with pupils and their families. Parents appreciate the help and care that staff provide to ensure that their children flourish in their learning.Pupils embrace the school's motto to 'be the best we can be'.

They work hard and take pride in their work. All groups of pupils achieve highly in national tests and assessments, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This ensures th...at they are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

However, there are some inconsistencies in how well the curriculum is taught in a few subjects other than English and mathematics.Pupils are friendly, respectful and confident citizens. They look after others by collecting donations for charities and causes they support.

Pupils delight in the many opportunities the school has to offer. For example, they thoroughly enjoy taking part in sports tournaments or organising assemblies. The school's musical production is a high point of the year.

Pupils revel in the experience of participating in the performance, which is staged at a professional theatre. In addition, pupils pursue their hobbies in clubs such as choir and drumming.Pupils look after each other.

They are proud of the role they play in making their school a happy and inclusive community. Breaktimes are sociable occasions. Pupils enjoy organising games, playing together or taking a moment to catch up with a friend on the 'buddy benches'.

Pupils learn how to keep safe, including when online. Adults deal with pupils' concerns straight away. Any form of bullying or unkindness is not tolerated here.

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