Parkhill Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 February 2023

Pupils politely greet adults and each other with the motto 'Enjoy learning!' at this supportive and respectful school. Adults and pupils work well together to make the school feel safe and kind. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. Pupils work hard in class. They listen to each other and enjoy discussing ideas. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get the extra help they need to learn successfully. Pupils behave sensibly around the school. They are eager to speak to adults about their learning and opinions. Pupils are able to regulate their behaviour for themselves and they are considerate to each other. Pupils said that staff listen to them and provide help when needed. Staff quickly sort out any poor behaviour or any rare incidents of bullying. As one pupil said, 'Bullying barely happens. This is a really rights-respecting school.' This view was typically shared by many pupils. Pupils relish the additional responsibilities they can take on, including being a member of the school's parliament. They enjoy a wide range of after-school clubs and other cultural activities, including visits to museums.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, staff do not have the subject knowledge they need to identify any misconceptions and to ensure that pupils grasp important concepts securely. This leads to inconsistencies in how well these subjects are taught. Leaders should ensure that all staff have high-quality subject-specific training, so that the curriculum is delivered consistently well.
• Some parents raised issues around communication with leaders. They found it difficult to raise with leaders any concerns that they may have. Leaders should strengthen lines of communication with parents.

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