Four Lanes Community Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 June 2024

Pupils are highly positive about their school. They feel welcomed and say that 'it is easy to make friends here' in the school's vibrant atmosphere. Pupils have excellent attitudes to their learning. They are eager to meet the school's high expectations because they know that staff want them to do as well as they can. Pupils' behaviour is good as they learn and play well together. Lessons and breaktimes are calm. Pupils know why good behaviour is important and recognise that it benefits the whole school community. The few pupils who find maintaining positive behaviour more difficult are helped to develop ways to both self-manage and understand when to seek extra support. One pupil told inspectors that 'respectful is the word that captures the school most'. Pupils recognise each other's differences and value their diverse friendship groups. Pupils feel safe at school. They know that any concerns will be quickly addressed. Pupils appreciate how well staff know them and the individualised support they receive. Pupils value the different school trips on offer, such as the Year 6 and Year 4 residentials. They would like more opportunities to develop their talents and interests. The school is doing this through expanding the clubs and activities on offer.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, the planned curriculum is not yet securely implemented. This means that teachers are not always clear about precisely how pupils' knowledge should build over time, which leads to pupils not learning as much as they could. The school should continue to work with staff to fully implement its curriculum plans, providing the required training and support.

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