Hillborough Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 November 2023

Pupils attend a school where excellence is standard. They delight in the many languages spoken in school and love translating for pupils who speak English as an additional language but share the same first language as them. Yet it is the language of kindness that is spoken most loudly. Compassionate words and caring actions are in abundance. Pupils share the view that the kindness they bring into the world has a way of 'boomeranging back' to them, making the school and the world 'a better place'. Adults' high expectations of pupils are realised. Pupils achieve exceptionally well academically. The school accurately identifies and meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) extremely well. Pupils develop essential skills needed to succeed in life, such as public speaking and teamwork. A recent visit by Year 6 pupils to the London Stock Exchange showed pupils using their well-developed public speaking skills when presenting their ideas to an audience. Pupils benefit greatly from a plethora of wider opportunities. From writing their own opera or serving on the e-safety council, to working to keep the local community safe and tidy, pupils become active and responsible citizens by the time they leave in Year 6.

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