Aston Fence Junior and Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 February 2024

Pupils are polite and courteous at this innovative school. Pupils approach their learning with enthusiasm and excitement. Pupils are welcoming of visitors. They conduct themselves respectfully and with maturity. Older pupils act as positive role models for younger children through a buddy system. Pupils access a curriculum which provides them with many excellent opportunities to learn. These opportunities go beyond the academic. For example, Year 2 pupils visited a zoo during their 'Feathers, Fur and Fangs' unit of work. All pupils take part in a carefully considered visit, every term, that enhances their understanding of what they are learning in school. Pupils have a thorough understanding of fundamental British values. They debate these weekly in assemblies. Pupils have many opportunities to take on leadership roles. The school elected its council through a whole-school ballot. The local mayor presented the elected members with their badges during a visit to the school. Adults have extremely high expectations of pupils' behaviour. They encourage and reward positive behaviour, such as holding doors open and saying 'thank you'. This ensures that pupils behave with respect and kindness to each other and to the adults in school. Pupils are happy at Aston Fence Junior and Infant School.

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