Pupils enjoy learning and feel safe at a “welcoming” primary school.

Hangleton Primary School has been rated good by Ofsted following an inspection on January 30 and 31.

Inspectors said the curriculum is “coherently designed and ambitious”, the school prioritises the teaching of reading with a range of interesting stories available, children are given leadership opportunities and learn about different cultures through the school’s “inclusive approach”.

Pupils were praised for their good behaviour and inspectors said the children feel safe and have good relationships with staff.

The report said: “The school’s ethos of ‘together we respect, we inspire, we achieve’ is realised from reception to Year 6.

“Pupils like school and enjoy learning. There are warm relationships between staff and pupils. Older pupils are positive role models for younger children. One pupil described it as ‘a school where it is easy to make friends’.

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“The school supports pupils to behave well. Pupils who need additional support with their behaviour get the help they require. They feel safe at school and know who their trusted adults are. Pupils understand what bullying is and how to report any concerns should they arise.

“They trust that staff will listen to any worries they have."

The inspectors said leaders and staff are ambitious for their pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the children lived up to these expectations. They said: "They are keen to learn and work hard.”

The school’s staff and leadership team was lauded for work to improve the school, which is in Dale View, still further.

“The school is determined for all pupils to experience success in a welcoming ethos,” the report said.

“Leaders continue to work with pupils and families to improve attendance. If any pupils have barriers to their attendance, leaders work closely with families to address these in supportive and effective ways.

“Leaders at all levels work diligently to improve the school further. Staff appreciate the considerations given to their workload and wellbeing when leaders make changes. Governors fully meet their statutory responsibilities.

“They provide effective support and challenge for leaders.”

To improve, Ofsted said assessment in some foundation subjects “needs refining”.

“Consequently, staff do not have a precise understanding of the gaps in pupils’ learning,” the report said.

“The school should help staff to check pupils’ understanding carefully and use this information to inform their future teaching so that pupils are supported to achieve highly across the curriculum.”