Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 April 2024

Over time, expectations of what pupils can achieve at Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School have not been high enough. Published outcomes for pupils are below national averages. New leaders have raised expectations for all staff and pupils. Staff now have high ambition for every pupil, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). A new curriculum has been introduced. This is having a positive impact on pupils' development in subjects such as reading and mathematics. However, there is still more to do to ensure that pupils receive a high-quality education across all subjects. Pupils are safe and happy. They work hard in lessons. Pupils value the caring relationships that they have with staff. Behaviour is generally positive in lessons and at breaktimes. However, some behaviour incidents are not successfully addressed. Pupils get the opportunity to attend a variety of extra-curricular clubs. The clubs align to pupils' interests. They include chess, football and darts club. These help pupils develop their talents across a range of areas. Pupils go on educational visits. These include visiting an outdoor activity centre. Pupils value this experience as they get the chance to develop leadership and teamwork skills.

What the school should improve

• The school has not considered how pupils transition from the old curriculum to the new curriculum. In some subjects, pupils do not have the prior learning needed to access the new curriculum. As a result, pupils are not able to build on their understanding as effectively as they could. Leaders should ensure that pupils' prior knowledge is considered so that the ambition of the new curriculum can be realised.
• In some subjects, such as history and physical education, some of the activities pupils complete are not closely linked to the curriculum. As a result, pupils do not learn as much as they could in lessons. The school should ensure that what is being taught closely aligns with the intended curriculum so that pupils can build on their learning over time.
• Behaviour incidents are sometimes not reported to leaders. As a result, some incidents are not addressed as successfully as they could be. The school should ensure that reporting and recording is in place so that instances of poor behaviour can be effectively addressed.
• Some pupils do not remember what they have been taught about different faiths and cultures. Consequently, they don't understand some of the different religions that make up modern Britain. The school should ensure that the curriculum is delivered in a manner that supports pupils in understanding different faiths and cultures.

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