Princethorpe Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 June 2023

At Princethorpe Junior School leaders strive to achieve the very best for each pupil. Pupils are happy and safe. They enjoy attending school and learning new things. However, some pupils do not attend school regularly and miss important learning. Leaders make sure that pupils behave well. They deal with any incidents of poor behaviour or bullying quickly so that it does not spread. Pupils work hard in lessons and focus on their learning. At social times, pupils are kind to one another and play well together. Leaders make sure that pupils who need additional support to behave well get the help they need. Leaders provide a wide range of opportunities to develop pupils' talents and interests. These include football, dance and gymnastic clubs. Trips and visitors to school such as artists and poets help pupils to deepen their learning. Older pupils enjoy teambuilding and outdoor physical activities during outdoor residential visits. Most parents are positive about the quality of education their children receive. One parent's comment was typical when they said, 'I am very pleased with the school and how my child has progressed.'

What the school should improve

• Checks on how well pupils learn and remember the curriculum in lessons and over time are variable across subjects. This is because subject leaders have not developed sufficient routines for checking what pupils know and remember over time. Leaders should make sure that the assessments they use identify how well pupils are remembering and applying what has been taught.
• Some pupils do not attend school regularly, particularly younger pupils who have already had their early experiences restricted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These pupils miss important learning and fall behind in their learning. Leaders should work closely with families so that they understand the importance of regular school attendance.

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