Bursledon Junior School(CA)

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 November 2022

Pupils thoroughly enjoy coming to this kind and inclusive school. The school's values of 'love', 'respect' and 'aspire' permeate throughout. Staff help pupils understand the rules of the school in a fun way. Phrases like 'wonderful walking' help pupils understand how to conduct themselves around the school. Following a positive transition from infant school, pupils enjoy learning interesting knowledge and skills across all subjects. They know staff have high expectations of what they can do and achieve. Pupils are encouraged to take part in many aspects of school life. This includes participating in a range of trips and clubs, including residential visits. Pupils also take part in valued community events, such as reading poetry at a recent memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II. The behaviour of the majority of pupils is very positive. However, on occasion, learning can be disrupted by a small number of pupils who find it more difficult to manage their behaviour. Leaders know this and are providing support to help everyone learn. Pupils appreciate this and show thoughtful care for their classmates. As one pupil commented, 'We help in class and outside with our friends. We calm people down and look after them like mums and dads.'

What the school should improve

• A small number of pupils, who find it more difficult to manage their behaviour, do not always get the consistent support they need. This means there are times when learning is disrupted. Leaders need to continue to seek and provide the specific support to ensure all pupils have what they need to learn well. This includes working with staff within school as well as accessing further guidance and expertise from external agencies.
• Within the foundation subjects, teachers do not consistently check whether pupils have learned the intended curriculum. Consequently, pupils cannot confidently link prior learning and apply this to what they learn next. Leaders need to ensure that teachers have the knowledge and expertise to consistently assess what pupils know and remember across the curriculum.

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