Ofsted & DFE tables

We were delighted with the outcome of our latest inspection in October 2024, where the school was judged as ‘good’ in all areas.

Following recent changes to the inspection process, there is no longer a single over-arching judgement given, but separate judgements for each of the key areas of focus. These are listed on the first page of the report:

The Quality of Education                    Good

Behaviour and Attitudes                     Good

Personal Development                       Good

Leadership and Management             Good

Early Years Provision                           Good

We are really proud to have achieved a judgement of ‘Good’ in all areas. This is not just about performing well over the two days of the inspection, but is a measure of everyone’s hard work, commitment and determination to provide a great experience for our children day after day, week after week and year after year.

The first two paragraphs of the report give a flavour regarding some of the key areas of life at Hazeldown which are important to us:

What is it like to attend this school?

The school vision of ‘learning for living’ is woven into school life. Pupils are welcomed and valued at school. Pupils show respect for each other and adults who care for them well. They know they can talk to a trusted adult if they have any concerns. Pupils feel safe in school.

The school has high expectations. Pupils live up to these. The school’s ‘social bond’ helps pupils to behave well in the classroom and around the school. Learning is rarely disrupted. Pupils understand what bullying is and the different forms it can take. If bullying does happen, the school is swift to act to ensure pupils receive the appropriate support to avoid future incidents.

Other strengths which are either included in the report or fed back during the inspection include:

• Consistency, high aspirations and our inclusive culture are common themes, alongside positive relationships.

• The school has designed an ambitious and rich curriculum. It supports all pupils to learn well from the early years through to Year 6.

• From the beginning of pre-school onwards, there is a sharp focus on developing children's communication and language.

• The school has prioritised reading.

• The school has high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. This starts in the early years where children show positive learning behaviours.

• Skilled staff successfully support pupils who find it difficult to regulate their emotions and behaviour whilst not disrupting learning.

• Pupils, including pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, attend the school well and attendance is supported by relationships and a strong culture in the school.

• Pupils enjoy their experiences in the large forest school. They develop their knowledge to see how concepts learned in class can be applied outdoors.

• Pupils benefit from a rich set of wider opportunities.

• Children are safe and feel safe and parents trust the school.

• Personal development is a strength, with a range of opportunities for children. The children are very articulate regarding inclusion, equality and equity. They are very clear that it is fine to be different, that children grow up in different contexts and that it is important to respect differences. They also understand healthy relationships well.

• Character development is strong through our values, our North Star, and a range of other strategies.

The full report can be found at the bottom of the page.

Click on this link to take you to the Government performance tables for Hazeldown

A Results Overview for Year Six at the end of the academic year 2023-2024 is included below.