North Bristol Primary School Needs Further Improvement After Inspection
Upper Horfield Primary School has shown progress but still requires improvements following a recent inspection
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Bristol: So, there’s been some news about Upper Horfield Primary School. They had an inspection in November, and while they’ve made some progress, there’s still work to be done. The Ofsted inspector noted that the school has improved but highlighted that certain areas need further attention.
Back in June 2023, the school got a ‘Requires Improvement’ rating. This wasn’t the first time, as they had the same rating in 2019. At that time, they had 191 students enrolled. The recent visit wasn’t a full inspection but aimed to see how things have changed since the last one.
Instead of a detailed report, the headteacher, Tim Seddon, received a letter from the inspector, Liz Geller. The main takeaway? The school is on the right track, but there’s still more to do.
Since the last inspection, they’ve worked on strengthening their leadership, which has helped improve the quality of education. Attendance has also gone up, which is great news!
The letter mentioned that they’re raising the bar in subjects like reading and improving how they deliver the curriculum. Teachers are getting professional development to help them teach the new content better.
In subjects where they’re doing well, they’re checking in on students’ knowledge to help those who might be falling behind. However, there’s still a need for more training on how to assess students effectively across all subjects.
They’ve also made strides in supporting students with special needs, but there’s still some inconsistency in the quality of that support. The school has been proactive in addressing attendance issues, working with families to ensure kids are in class.
The leaders have a clear plan for improvement, but they need to be more specific about what they want to achieve and when. This clarity will help them measure their progress better.
Mr. Seddon appreciates the help from external providers and the local authority, and the staff are positive about the training they’re receiving. It’s all about keeping the momentum going and making sure the school continues to improve.