Roe Green Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 February 2022

Pupils are kept safe here. They appreciate teachers always being there to help them if they need it. Bullying is rare. It is dealt with effectively if it does occur. Behaviour is excellent in lessons, at points of transition and in the playground. Staff expectations of behaviour are consistent. Pupils know what is expected of them and they rise to that. They respect school rules and follow instructions, for example with the lining-up routine at the start of the school day. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to do well. The curriculum is broad and balanced, and all pupils benefit from the same offer. Subject plans are well organised, which helps pupils to learn more. Pupils like the range of after-school clubs normally on offer. Wider enrichment opportunities ensure pupils are well prepared for their futures. The onsite swimming pool provision enables all pupils to receive regular, high-quality swimming lessons. It also enables them to practise their swimming often. As a result, nearly all pupils can swim by the end of their time in the school, and a significant number exceed the requirement to swim 25 metres.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have identified the key knowledge that they want pupils to learn. This is well- sequenced to help pupils to learn more. While pupils are remembering key knowledge, they are not always connecting this knowledge over time. Leaders need to ensure that pupils can make and understand these links, and that these connections are reinforced in teaching. This will maximise the impact of their well-planned curriculum and ensure knowledge sticks and pupils develop a deeper understanding over time.

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