Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 October 2024

This is a happy junior school. Pupils feel safe because the adults here really care about them. The school wants every child to do their very best and aims high for everyone. Pupils attain well in national assessments. The school helps all pupils to succeed and overcome any challenges. Parents and carers agree, and one parent represented many others when saying, 'They set the bar high. If you want to build a school, build it like this one.' The school's Christian values of respect, love, kindness, honesty, perseverance and friendship guide everything it does. Pupils behave well around school and are polite to visitors. They learn about their own faith and also show respect and understanding for other religions and cultures. There are strong and productive links with a school in Kenya. Everyone is welcome at Christ Church Junior School. Pupils benefit from an extensive range of activities which promote their personal development. The many activities include trips, visits, residentials and after-school clubs. Pupils' talents are nurtured and celebrated. For example, pupils who are talented musicians play the piano as pupils enter assembly. They also coach other pupils who have similar interests but benefit from some extra help.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum has recently been revised in a small number of subjects and is at an earlier stage of implementation. In these subjects, pupils' knowledge is not as secure as it is in others. The school should ensure that all staff receive the training and support that they need so these subjects are delivered consistently well and that pupils can learn and remember more.

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