New Haw Community Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 February 2023

Pupils do extremely well in this aspirational school. Staff are determined that all pupils achieve highly and enjoy many memorable and interesting experiences. Pupils show impressively mature attitudes. They are unfailingly polite and respectful, taking great care of the school environment. Pupils' conduct around the school is exemplary. Leaders place great importance on pupils' mental and physical well-being. Children take part in the 'power half hour' at lunchtime and the daily mile. They confidently describe the benefits associated with being active. There are ample roles to develop leadership skills, for example through joining the eco committee and digital leaders' programme. Pupils feel their view is important and teachers listen to them readily. Pupils enjoy an extensive range of after-school clubs, including sports, baking and arts. There are regular rich opportunities for pupils to challenge themselves and show resilience, such as the performing arts evening. Pupils say this makes them 'step outside their comfort zone'. Pupils work and play harmoniously together. Bullying is extremely rare, but very occasionally pupils are unkind to each other. They trust any member of staff to help them sort out problems. Staff make sure pupils understand why unkindness is not acceptable. Relationships throughout the school are warm and nurturing.

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