Lymington Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 June 2023

Pupils are proud to attend this welcoming, inclusive school. They understand and value the importance of equality and treating everyone with kindness. Pupils enjoy trusting, respectful relationships with staff and each other. Pupils are confident that staff will listen and act if they have any worries, which helps them feel safe. Pupils behave well and delight in learning and working together. Bullying is rare and not tolerated by leaders, who take effective action when any concerns are raised. In class, pupils are eager to try their best because of the high expectations staff have. Playtimes and lunchtimes are pleasant, social times. Pupils look forward to coming to school and the vast majority attend regularly. Pupils develop strong character traits during their time in school. These include taking responsibility for their own actions and showing genuine respect for people and property. Leaders ensure that pupils who want to take part in the wide range of clubs and trips are enabled to do so, including the most vulnerable pupils. A focus on the arts means pupils learn to play instruments, perform in school concerts and participate in dramatic productions. A strong sense of team spirit characterises the many sporting opportunities alongside celebrating individual achievements.

What the school should improve

• Assessment is not used consistently well and is not yet fully effective. This means that teachers do not always plan next steps for future teaching. It also hinders how teachers plan to recap and review gaps in pupils' knowledge. Leaders need to establish a clearer approach to checking and closing the gaps in learning so that pupils know and remember more across the whole school curriculum.

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