John Ball Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 May 2024

Leaders' and staff's vision 'to nurture each child to reach their full potential' comes to life at this school. Pupils love their school and being part of the John Ball community. This is reflected in their high attendance. They proudly talk to visitors about their learning and everything their school has to offer. Aspiration and ambition permeate through every aspect of this school. Not only do leaders and staff have high expectations of what pupils can, and do, achieve, but the pupils also have high expectations of themselves and others. Everyone works to the school motto of 'together we all learn to achieve and thrive in every way'. Pupils' conduct and behaviour for learning are exceptional. Pupils understand expectations because rules and routines have been established jointly with them. Pupils are diligent in lessons. Starting from the early years, they demonstrate a deep understanding of the importance of learning and how everything the school does supports them to know more and remember more. The provision for pupils' personal development is rooted in the everyday curriculum and wider-school offer. There is an extensive range of additional activities, including clubs and sporting opportunities. Pupils relish the opportunities to assume responsibility through the 'pathways to life' initiative. Older pupils can be house captains, well-being ambassadors, office assistants and prefects, to name just a few of the wide-ranging roles available.

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