Manor Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 November 2024

This school is a community of like-minded staff and pupils committed to the school's 'ERIC' values of enthusiasm, respect, inclusion and challenge. Pupils gain house points for demonstrating these values. One pupil said, representing the view of many, the 'ERIC' values make the school feel 'peaceful'. The school has a strong emphasis on oracy. For example, pupils learn to express how they feel through the 'three-step rule', which is understood and followed by all. Pupils celebrate diversity and show empathy to their peers. Leaders have an unwavering ambition for what all pupils can achieve academically and socially. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are known as individuals and fully included in school life. This sense of security helps them to achieve well. The school works extremely hard to create the right environment for all pupils to be successful. This includes an immersive sensory space known as the 'Cubbie', which helps pupils to regulate and to feel safe. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school site. The impact of the school's ERIC values, combined with the consistent application of the school's behaviour policy, means that pupils have exceptional attitudes to learning. Pupils have a strong sense of community and have set up successful charity fundraising events.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of foundation subjects, there are some inconsistencies in how well the intended curriculum is implemented. This means that, sometimes, some pupils' misconceptions persist. Sometimes, some pupils cannot make links between previous and current learning. The school should ensure that the curriculum is implemented consistently well in these subjects.

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