The South London school where Ofsted says classrooms are calm and pupils love reading
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 get...