North Borough Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 October 2023

Pupils thrive in this inclusive and nurturing school where each child is encouraged to be proud of what makes them unique. Pupils value and celebrate the different cultures and backgrounds that make up their community. Kindness is at the core of the school's values. It is threaded through all aspects of school life and demonstrated admirably by pupils and staff. Pupils are very happy, behave well and are safe at North Borough. They love coming to school and are particularly excited to see Angus, the school dog. The school is determined that all pupils will achieve their very best. Pupils respond well to the high expectations for their learning. Pupils want to do well. Many agreed with one pupil's view: 'Everyone in the school never gives up; they always keep on trying.' Relationships between staff and pupils are trusting and respectful. Pupils know they can talk to staff should they have any worries. Any concerns are dealt with quickly and fairly. Parents speak highly of the school. One expressed the views of many, with the comment, 'The staff nurture, encourage and care for all the pupils and have made it a happy and safe environment.'

What the school should improve

• Assessment in some subjects is not yet consistently in place. Teachers are therefore not always confident in knowing how secure pupils are in their understanding of key knowledge. Some teachers do not consistently identify and correct any misunderstandings. As a result, pupils cannot always recall and apply different knowledge and skills to remember more across the curriculum. The school should carefully monitor the effect of assessment to ensure pupils know and remember more across the curriculum.

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