Calcot Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 July 2023

Leaders have high ambition for every one of their pupils. There is a determination to help pupils excel academically and to broaden their horizons. Pupils know they are expected to behave well. There is a focus on developing secure, thoughtful relationships between pupils and adults. This leads to a wonderfully positive atmosphere where pupils feel supported and challenged to do their best. Pupils are keen to learn. One pupil described their favourite lesson as when teachers 'pushed them to the edge' of what they can do. Others describe the range of opportunities they have as one of the best aspects of the school. All pupils learn musical instruments and take part in performance. Art and sports weeks broaden pupils' cultural knowledge. Leaders use school trips to theatres and museums to widen pupils' life experiences. Behaviour in the school is very good. Leaders have developed a strong shared understanding of how pupils should behave. Pupils know how to treat each other well. They value the care provided by staff. Pupils say that there is always someone to support them if they need it. Pupils of all ages can define bullying accurately. They say that it is very unusual and are certain that staff would quickly resolve it, if it occurred.

What the school should improve

• Some aspects of the knowledge and skills in some of the foundation subjects are not as precisely defined as they are in other subjects. This means that pupils do not consistently learn as much as they could across the full curriculum. Leaders should continue with their ongoing work to ensure that the curriculum is consistently implemented and embedded across every subject.

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