Radcliffe-on-Trent Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 April 2023

This is a welcoming and happy school. Pupils enjoy coming to school and say they feel safe. This is because leaders have created a strong sense of community within the school. Pupils say they feel part of the school as soon as they start. They know that all staff have high expectations of them. Pupils respond positively to these expectations. Leaders and staff are ambitious for all pupils to achieve well. Leaders' clear vision extends beyond the academic curriculum. Leaders ensure that there is a broad range of clubs for pupils to attend and responsibilities to support their wider development. They are proud of the opportunities to make their school better with roles, such as the 'job squad', eco- representatives and school council. As one parent typically stated: 'This is a great school from the head down to all the teachers and support staff.' Pupils behave well. They recognise the importance of being kind to one another. The school's 'be values' are central to leaders' expectations. As one pupil stated: 'These values are what make our school like it is.' Pupils say bullying does not happen but are confident adults will do something should it occur.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, teachers are not checking regularly enough what pupils know and remember. As a consequence, there are inconsistencies in what pupils can recall about their learning. For example, some pupils in science are unable to remember key knowledge set out in the school's curriculum thinking. Other pupils are not always clear what they have learned about different religions. Leaders should ensure that all pupils are given support to be able to know more and remember more of the school's intended curriculum.

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