Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Inspection report

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101123 Unique Reference Number Westminster Local Authority 276454 Inspection number 7 °8 June 2006 Inspection dates Arnalena (Nina) Bee Reporting inspector

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This inspection of the school was carried out under section 5 of the Education Act 2005.

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Primary Type of school Voluntary aided School category 3 °11 Age range of pupils Mixed Gender of pupils Number on roll School

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The governing body Appropriate authority Mr Brian Hilton Chair Mrs Evelyn Chua Not previously inspected Date of previous school inspection 13 Nutford Place School address London W1H 5HA

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02076414195 Telephone number 02076415468 Fax number

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3 °11 Age group 7 °8 June 2006 Inspection dates 276454 Inspection number .

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This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated.

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Further copies of this report are obtainable from the school. Under the Education Act 2005, the school must provide a copy of this report free of charge to certain categories of people. A charge not exceeding the full cost of reproduction may be made for any other copies supplied.

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Introduction

The inspection was carried out by two Additional Inspectors.

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Description of the school

Hampden Gurney is an average size school. The pupils come from a large number of different ethnic groups. For many pupils, English is not their first language. Children enter the Nursery with average standards. The proportion of children who have learning difficulties and disabilities is below average. The number of pupils who have free school meals is above average. Since the last inspection, the school has moved into an innovative new building.

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Key for inspection grades

Outstanding Grade 1 Good Grade 2 Satisfactory Grade 3 Inadequate Grade 4 3 of 7 Inspection Report: Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School, 7 °8 June 2006

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What the school should do to improve further

* Ensure that pupils use their computer skills in other subjects.

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Teaching is outstanding overall; it is consistently good with some excellent qualities. Teachers and classroom assistants value what pupils say and do. As a result, pupils are inspired to learn well and work hard. Outstanding planning, with very good reinforcement of what has been previously taught, and careful attention to the needs of individuals, underpin most teaching. In addition, in the very best lessons pupils are given frequent opportunities to reflect and self-assess how well they have done. Relationships between all adults and pupils are outstanding. The classroom assistants consistently give very good quality support to pupils. In all classes, teachers place a strong emphasis on developing spoken and written communication skills. Frequent assessments underpin teaching and learning in all subjects. They are very well established in English, mathematics and science. As a result, pupils' progress is carefully tracked

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enabling them to reach their predicted targets.

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The school provides a carefully planned curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils well. In the Foundation Stage the children receive good opportunities to select activities themselves and work in groups directed by adults. The activities that the children are given ensure that they get off to a good start and that learning successfully builds on their previous experiences. The school has identified the need to link subjects more in their curriculum planning and to develop the use of information and communication Technology (ICT) more effectively to support other subjects. An extensive range of visitors and visits make learning exciting, fun and interesting and enables pupils to achieve as well as they do. The range of out of school activities is impressive and enriches the curriculum. All pupils, including those with additional learning needs have many opportunities to take part in the different activities that are offered such as

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sporting activities, learning another language, or belonging to the 'Spirituality for Kids' group.

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Pupils are cared for exceptionally well. The school rightly judges that care for one another is central to its ethos. Child protection, health and safety, and risk assessment procedures are 4 of 7 Inspection Report: Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School, 7 °8 June 2006 very clear. Pupils are quite sure that they can talk freely about problems to adults or buddies. Support for vulnerable pupils is well co-ordinated through the work of the learning mentor as is the care of gifted pupils and those with learning difficulties and disabilities. Personal and academic monitoring is very well managed. Regular tracking of pupils' progress identifies rapidly any underachievement. Pupils in older year groups have a clear grasp of their targets and know how well they are doing. Regular formal and informal opportunities are available to parents to review progress and are much appreciated. Guest speakers from a range of occupations, including

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a number of celebrities, provide well-structured careers education and raise pupils' awareness of the world of work.

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5 of 7 Inspection Report: Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School, 7 °8 June 2006 .

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in the guidance 'Complaints about school inspection', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. 6 of 7 Inspection Report: Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School, 7 °8 June 2006

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Text from letter to pupils explaining the findings of the inspection

Pupils Thank you for welcoming us into your lovely school and being so friendly. We really enjoyed the two days we spent with you. We were very pleased to see how much you enjoy coming to school and how very polite you are. What we liked most about your school* We think you go to an outstanding school that takes care of you very well. Your behaviour is excellent.* Because you all work very hard and do your best you all make at least good progress and some of you do even better.* By the time you leave, in Year 6, standards in English, mathematics and science are some of the highest in the country.* Your teachers work very hard to make your lessons interesting. What we have asked your school to do now* Plan for you all to use the computers more in all lessons. Yours sincerely Nina Bee Lead Inspector 7 of 7 Inspection Report: Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School, 7 °8 June 2006

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