Ofsted
A school to be proud of. Discover what Ofsted inspectors said about our welcoming, inclusive school, where children enjoy learning, develop confidence and are encouraged to achieve their best.
Happy children. Ambitious learning. A caring community.
In May 2023, Ofsted inspectors visited Hamstreet Primary Academy and judged the school to be Good overall and Good in all five graded areas. Their report highlights the enthusiasm of our pupils, the ambition of our staff and the inclusive community that makes Hamstreet special.
Pupils look forward to coming to school each day. They enjoy their busy days, which are filled with opportunities to learn, be creative and get active.
What makes Hamstreet special?
The inspection recognised strengths across school life, from the quality of learning to the relationships between pupils and staff.
High expectations for every child
Leaders are ambitious in their expectations for all pupils.
Everyone belongs
Learning is adapted where needed so that all pupils learn the curriculum well, with appropriate support provided where required.
Developing confident readers
Pupils read well and with confidence.
A caring school community
Adults have built positive, caring relationships with pupils. Pupils show respect, care and tolerance towards others.
A great start to school life
Children get off to a great start in the early years, where leaders have made learning to read a priority.
Growing beyond the classroom
Their provision for pupils’ personal development is a particular strength of the school.
More than just the classroom
Learning at Hamstreet extends beyond lessons. The report recognises the wide range of experiences available to children, including clubs, sport, creative opportunities, trips and activities that help pupils develop confidence and independence.
Parents and carers are complimentary about the wide range of activities, trips and sports on offer. They like the community feel that the school has.
Inspectors also highlighted enterprise week, opportunities for pupils to influence school decisions, and the enthusiasm of Year 6 pupils describing their residential trip to Paris.
Safe, supported and cared for
Feeling safe and supported is fundamental to a positive school experience. Ofsted recognised Hamstreet’s approach to safeguarding, the trust pupils place in adults and the support available when children need help.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Feeling safe
Pupils feel safe in school.
Pupils feel safe because they trust the adults will listen to them and help them if they have any concerns.
Our Ofsted inspection judgements
During the inspection on and May 2023, Ofsted judged Hamstreet Primary Academy to be Good overall and Good in all five graded areas.
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
Come and see our school for yourself
An inspection report offers an independent picture of school life. We would also love you to experience our welcoming school community for yourself.
Whether you are choosing a school for your child’s first steps into education or considering a move to Hamstreet, we welcome enquiries from prospective families.
Source: Ofsted inspection of Hamstreet Primary Academy, 17 and 18 May 2023. The quotations above are presented as extracts from the published inspection report. The full report includes the inspectors’ findings and recommendations for improvement.