Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 March 2024

Pupils thrive in this lively and inclusive school. The school's motto of 'Cherish and challenge' is lived daily, underpinning how all staff engage with pupils and their families. The school community recognises and appreciates the deep sense of care for each child. As one parent commented, 'Children are at the heart of every decision made here and it shows in how happy pupils are to come into school and how proud they are of it.' The school has extremely high expectations for every pupil. These expectations are fully realised in English and mathematics. The school is continuing to refine the curriculum in some foundation subjects to ensure that, across the subjects, all pupils reach their full potential. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They live up to the school's expectations that they will be active and engaged learners. Pupils work together collaboratively in their lessons, sharing ideas and supporting each other's learning. Most pupils attend very well. The school takes highly effective action to support any pupils who attend less well.

What the school should improve

• Pupils do not consistently achieve as highly as they might in some foundation subjects. This is because the curriculum in these subjects does not always set out precisely what pupils need to learn and remember at each stage. As a result, pupils are not consistently building a rich and coherent understanding of the subject. The school should continue to refine its curriculum in these foundation subjects.

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