Heacham Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 October 2024

Pupils thrive at this inclusive, welcoming school. They enjoy playing and learning with their classmates. Pupils feel safe and attend well. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This is reflected in how well pupils are prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils speak with confidence about the knowledge they learn and remember each year. They achieve well. Pupils generally respond positively to the expectations that the school sets and behave well. This means pupils move around school in a calm and orderly manner. In class, most pupils display strong attitudes to their learning. Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities that enhance their learning. These experiences are carefully planned and give all pupils the chance to broaden their horizons. Pupils eagerly prepare for an annual public speaking event, enjoy a wide range of sporting clubs and competitions, and have the chance to play different musical instruments. A wide range of leadership roles are in place to give pupils an active voice. Head pupils, school councillors and sports leaders contribute fully to school life. They come together with pupil leaders from other trust schools to make decisions about school events.

What the school should improve

• On occasion, adults' expectations of pupils' attitudes to learning are not as high as they could be. This results in some pupils losing focus and therefore not achieving as well as they might. The school should continue to support staff to instil the same high expectations for all pupils across the curriculum.

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