Lee-on-the-Solent Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 February 2026

Pupils are happy at school and feel safe. They trust staff to help them when they have worries. Pupils are confident that staff respond when they raise concerns about behaviour or unkindness. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe, including online, and they understand the difference between one-off incidents and bullying. They describe staff as approachable and fair. Pupils value the support they receive from the wellbeing team and trusted adults in school. Leaders have strengthened communication with pupils, parents and carers about behaviour processes and outcomes. Pupils enjoy their learning. Lessons are calm, purposeful and typically free from disruption. Pupils speak positively about the topics they study and the experiences that help them to deepen their knowledge. This includes trips, visitors and the wide range of clubs available. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported to take part in lessons and wider activities. They learn alongside their peers and benefit from thoughtful adaptations. Many pupils take on roles of responsibility, such as diversity ambassadors, junior road safety leaders and librarians. These opportunities help them to contribute to the school community and grow in confidence. Pupils achieve well overall and are usually ready for the next stage of their education. They talk confidently about their learning in many subjects, particularly where they revisit and apply important knowledge. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to achieve their best. Pupils are enthusiastic and motivated. Pupils' handwriting needs further strengthening. However, leaders recognise this and have already begun to address it.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should continue to refine the approach to handwriting, so pupils acquire the foundational skills and knowledge they need.
• Leaders should continue to embed strategies to help all pupils achieve their best possible outcomes, raising the proportion of pupils achieving higher standards by the end of key stage 2.
• Leaders should further embed recent changes to the behaviour policy, ensuring continuing clear communication with all stakeholders.

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