Norwood Green Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 May 2025

Pupils thrive in this nurturing and welcoming school. They have a genuine interest in learning. This is because the school has high academic ambitions. Pupils benefit from an aspirational curriculum enriched with purposeful and relevant experiences. As a result, they are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. Warm and trusting relationships between adults and pupils permeate the school. Pupils respond positively to clear and consistently applied routines. Pupils listen attentively, remain highly motivated and show respect and kindness to both adults and each other. The school fosters responsibility and independence in pupils. For instance, pupils represent their peers as part of the school council. Pupils' ideas have led to changes such as introducing a variety of games and a trim trail at playtimes. Pupils take these responsibilities seriously because they know their voices are heard and their ideas valued. The wider curriculum offers multiple opportunities to promote pupils' independence, confidence and development as successful learners. High aspirations, rooted in the school values, are evident throughout the school. Pupils demonstrate these aspirations in various ways such as participation in external competitions and wider enrichment activities. For example, each class has its own outdoor growing area where they grow vegetables and use them to prepare meals.

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