Cunningham Hill Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 April 2024

The sky is the limit for pupils at this school. Pupils are happy and thrive in a culture of kindness and very high expectations. There are a wealth of opportunities for pupils to try new things during their time here. As a result, pupils are aspirational and committed to the hard work that will secure their success in many different fields. Pupils are keen to challenge themselves. They develop persistence and resilience. They have confidence that their teachers will help them tackle new skills in small steps so they can be successful. Pupils remember and build on what they learn. As a result, pupils reach very high standards across the curriculum. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is excellent. Pupils are highly respectful of their teachers and each other. Pupils encourage and support one another. They find their lessons interesting and enjoyable, so they are absorbed in their learning. Pupils have many opportunities to develop their leadership skills, for example through helping around the school as play leaders or as part of the school council. Older pupils maturely help their younger peers to practise their reading and mathematical skills. Older pupils take pride in ensuring that everyone is included at breaktimes.

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