Pinner Wood School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 December 2023

Pupils flourish at Pinner Wood. They benefit from highly positive experiences and achieve exceptionally well. Pupils enjoy numerous opportunities to celebrate who they are and to be successful. They are expected to 'dream big, choose kindness and step up', which they do. They have trusting relationships with each other and staff. Pupils' independence is nurtured in a supportive environment where everyone is kept safe. Behaviour is excellent. Pupils respond well to clear and consistently applied routines. They particularly enjoy the many rewards they receive for their hard work and achievements. Pupils play creatively and responsibly at breaktimes. They are especially good at watching out for their own and others' safety. From an early age, pupils are encouraged to identify and manage their emotions constructively. Pupils like so many things about their school. A key strength is the way in which staff promote reading in a variety of imaginative ways. Pupils benefit from spending time in the school's well-stocked library. They enjoy regular visits to the local library, too. Over time, pupils build up a broad repertoire of authors and genres. Pupils learn to be responsible citizens through a range of activities and leadership roles. They raise money for charity, lead assemblies and work on school events. Pupils develop excellent oracy skills. They are taught about the importance of strong and effective communication. They listen to each other, discuss ideas and express their opinions with confidence and respect.

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