A South London primary school has received glowing praise following an Ofsted inspection in October. Hitherfield Primary School in Streatham was praised by inspectors for their calm classrooms and pupils' love of reading, as well as the nurturing nature of staff and opportunities for pupils.
The primary school accepts pupils aged between 3 and 11, and currently has 619 pupils enrolled, according to the Ofsted report. Ofsted's latest inspection of the school was carried out on October 8 and 9, and inspectors were very pleased with what they found. The school received four 'Good' ratings and one 'Outstanding' for personal development.
Ofsted no longer provides one overall rating for a school and now grades the institution on five different categories. The report says: "Hitherfield Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils are safe and happy."
The inspectors add: "Staff are nurturing and build positive relationships by getting to know pupils and their families well. As a result, pupils thrive."
The inspectors were impressed by the classrooms, which are 'calm and purposeful places to learn', and the opportunities for pupils, from learning how to grow food in the school gardens to taking on responsibilities as 'champions'.
Reading is one of the most important things at the school, the inspectors also noted. Throughout the school, from early years to Year 6, pupils are encouraged to read and are given support when struggling.
The report says: "Pupils spoke of their love of reading and value the school and class libraries." Inspectors found that pupils with SEND were supported throughout their time at the school, and that classrooms were inclusive spaces where pupils were all respectful to each other.
The only criticism the inspectors found was that in a few subjects, the curriculum and how it's being taught could be more developed in order to support some pupils better.
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