Springwell School, located in Speart Lane, Heston, Hounslow, Middlesex TW5 9EF, recently underwent its first inspection since the amalgamation of Springwell Infant School and Springwell Junior School in 2019. The inspection took place on 6 and 7 February 2024, resulting in an overall effectiveness rating of 'Good' across all key areas.
Pupils at Springwell School express high levels of enjoyment and feel safe within the school environment. The staff's morning check-ins foster a supportive atmosphere, allowing students to voice any concerns they may have, which they believe will be addressed promptly. The school maintains a calm and orderly environment, where students actively support one another.
The leadership team is ambitious, ensuring that all pupils have access to a well-rounded curriculum. Most subjects reflect these ambitions, with students demonstrating the school motto, Aspire, Create, Achieve, through their hard work and quality output. Pupils are generally well-prepared for the next stages of their education.
Leadership opportunities abound for students, including roles as language buddies for new arrivals, playtime monitors, and members of the ECO and school councils. The curriculum is enriched with visits to places like the British Museum and extracurricular activities such as a debating club, where students engage in discussions on various topics.
Strengths of the school include:
- Curriculum Design: The curriculum is ambitious and inclusive, catering for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Reading Initiatives: Leaders have prioritized reading, implementing a phonics program that begins in Nursery and continues through Reception.
- Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit good behaviour both in classrooms and around the school.
- Personal Development: The curriculum promotes understanding of safe, healthy, and respectful relationships, as well as mindfulness and well-being practices.
- Community and Staff Support: Leaders have fostered a strong sense of community, ensuring staff feel supported in managing their workload and well-being.
Areas for improvement identified in the inspection include:
- Curriculum Implementation: Some subjects lack careful design and implementation, leading to inconsistencies in teaching focus.
- Assessment Practices: In some areas, assessment is not utilized effectively to check pupils' understanding, resulting in unaddressed misconceptions.
- Self-Evaluation Processes: The school's self-evaluation of its effectiveness is not consistently robust.
Safeguarding arrangements at Springwell School are effective, with a culture that prioritizes the safety and well-being of its pupils.
In conclusion, Springwell School has demonstrated a strong commitment to providing a quality education for its pupils, with effective leadership and a supportive environment. While there are areas for improvement, the overall effectiveness of the school is commendable, and it is well-positioned to continue its positive trajectory.
School Details:
- Unique Reference Number: 146822
- Local Authority: Hounslow
- Type of School: Primary
- School Category: Community
- Number of Pupils on Roll: 587
- Chair of Governing Body: Uday Bose
- Headteacher: Kamaljeet Grewal
- Website: springwell.org.uk
This report reflects the findings of the inspection team, which included deep dives into specific subjects and discussions with various stakeholders, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of the school's performance.
