R A Butler Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 May 2024

Pupils flourish in this caring community and they understand their place in a much larger, richly diverse world. Pupils meet their teachers' overwhelmingly high expectations and achieve incredibly well. Pupils are safe. Staff have pupils' well- being at the forefront of their minds. Pupils take care of each other. Pupils value their education. They love their school and are very happy. They participate with enthusiasm in lessons and attend regularly. They listen carefully to their teachers. Pupils understand that their actions and words can affect how others feel. They reflect on their friends' views and resolve any disagreements without help from adults. They are highly respectful to everyone. Pupils appreciate the significant extra-curricular opportunities on offer to them. They gain new sporting and artistic skills. Pupils dance, sing, act and compete in regional competitions. They build confidence and show courage through public speaking. A range of trips and visits enhances their cultural knowledge. Pupils develop important leadership skills and take on responsibility. Older pupils organise and referee sporting events. They lead assemblies and give master classes to their peers in areas of the curriculum. The 'ethical entrepreneurs' develop financial and business knowledge. They promote recycling and fair trade within the school and local area.

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