Jessie Younghusband Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 June 2024

The school is extremely ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabled (SEND). There is an inclusive and positive culture that supports all pupils well. Trusting and warm relationships with staff mean that pupils feel safe and happy in school. Pupils know if they have any worries or concerns an adult is there to help them. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They are polite, kind and well mannered. They know the school's values of 'aspire, respect, enjoy' and encompass these in their school life and beyond. Pupils are keen to learn. They listen and concentrate well in lessons. These strong attitudes to learning start in Reception Year and continue across all years. They achieve well overall. There are many opportunities for older pupils to take on roles of responsibility such as house captains and digital and assembly leaders. Pupils spoke enthusiastically about school trips to the British Museum, whole-school trips to the cinema and their residentials. They are eager to take part in the whole-school production of 'The Jungle Book'. Older pupils appreciate being able to learn Japanese. Pupils spoke proudly of the opportunity to earn badges for representing the school at a variety of different events.

What the school should improve

• There are a few inconsistencies in the assessment of wider curriculum subjects. This means that on occasion, pupils are not always encouraged to remember and retrieve prior learning, knowledge and skills. This results in gaps in pupils' learning. The school should ensure that in those subjects, staff are supported so that these aspects are addressed, and pupils consistently achieve well.

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