Moulsham Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 November 2023

Pupils embody the 'Moulsham rights' in all aspects of their life in school. These are the right to learn, to be safe and to respect. Pupils respond very well to the high expectations of learning and behaviour placed upon them by the school. They talk excitedly about their learning activities both in and out of school. Pupils therefore learn and achieve well in most subjects. Pupils feel safe in school and attend regularly. The safe culture of the school means they are confident to raise any concerns to adults in school. Pupils are highly aware of everyone's right to respect through the strong focus on diversity and inclusion in their learning. Accordingly, pupils show respect in their behaviour towards each other and adults. There are many opportunities for pupils to extend their learning beyond the classroom, for example visits to local castles and a visit by a pop-up planetarium. The majority of pupils benefit from the various clubs that are on offer. Pupils can apply for a wide range of leadership roles such as head boy and girl and school councillors.

What the school should improve

• Some pupils have not yet memorised or understood the key mathematical knowledge required to solve complex and novel problems. Leaders must ensure that teachers check that pupils are secure in the basics of mathematics and that pupils can recall and apply this knowledge easily when needed.

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