Canford Heath Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 October 2023

The school is highly ambitious for all pupils. It has designed a well-sequenced and interesting curriculum that engages and enthuses pupils. Parents overwhelmingly agree. One commented that, 'This school has such a positive and personal approach to teaching. Children just seem to have so much room to grow and develop.' Parents appreciate the range of opportunities the school provides for their children's wider development. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They feel safe. Pupils build effective relationships with adults. They know who they can go to if they have a concern or a worry. The school provides effective care and support. Pupils know they are accepted for who they are. Pupils behave well. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils talk about behaviour being good most of the time. When pupils can become distracted in class, adults deal with it quickly. Pupils understand the importance of respecting and valuing others. They know that people are different. They appreciate the fact that there are different cultures and beliefs in the world. Pupils can talk about why it is good to be different. They enjoy taking on roles of responsibility. Pupils develop into responsible citizens. This is a key aspect of the school's vision.

What the school should improve

• The well-designed curriculum is not always being implemented as leaders intend. As a result, in some subjects, some pupils are not getting time to consolidate their learning. This slows their progress. The trust needs to ensure that staff implement the intended curriculum effectively, so all pupils build on what they know and can do across all subject areas.

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