Harcourt Primary School was inspected by OFSTED in February 2026. 

This was our first inspection under the new inspection framework that came into force in September 2026. The inspection found the school to be working at the Expected Standard in all areas with a significant strength in Inclusion. 

The inspection report comments on the welcoming children, extremely strong provision for children Special Educational Needs and disabilities, strong behaviour, calm and purposeful learning environment and the high levels of care that we provide our pupils with. 

We are extremely proud of the many wonderful comments shared in our report. These include:

Inclusion

“Inclusion is at the forefront of the school’s work.”

“Harcourt Primary is proudly inclusive.”

“Leaders have high expectations of what pupils can achieve, regardless of any barriers pupils face.”

Attendance and Behaviour

“The school's calm and purposeful atmosphere ensures that everyone can get on with their work.”

“They (pupils) behave very well in lessons, during break times and when moving around the school.”

“Pupils feel well cared for and safe.”

“Pupils' impressive conduct reflects leaders' success in maintaining a culture of high expectations, respect and tolerance.”

“Bullying is never tolerated. Leaders keep a careful check on pupils' behaviour and respond quickly on the rare occasions that concerns about bullying arise.”

Early Years

“Staff take great care of the children.”

“Purposeful and engaging teaching ensures that children progress well in all areas of learning.”

“They (staff) make sure that they (pupils) are safe, secure and comfortable. As a result, children settle into school life well.”

To read our full OFSTED 2026 report, please click here.