Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School

What inspectors noted positively.

• High standards of pupil behaviour and warm, cooperative relationships with staff.
• Strong achievement in national tests for reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Effective early years provision with clear routines and a focus on communication.
• Determined support for pupils with SEND, including those with education, health and care plans.
• An impressive enrichment offer including a wide range of clubs and outdoor learning.

Neutral topics you may wish to explore.

• The consistency of the handwriting curriculum and the addressing of writing errors.
• How well pupils can talk about their learning in subjects across the wider curriculum.
• The quality of work produced in wider subjects compared to core subjects.
• Strategies used to reduce persistent absence for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders and governors establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed.

Leaders evaluate the school accurately and use professional learning, including an approach known as the 'Walton Walk', to improve teaching and learning.