Scargill Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 June 2025

How well pupils play together during breaktimes is just one reflection of the excellent work being done by this school. Pupils are supportive and friendly to each other and to staff. They risk assess their own activities, such as den building and tree climbing, to make sure that they are safe and fun. They readily celebrate the achievements of each other, such as when they score a goal in a football game or if they solve a difficult mathematics problem. The adventurous and fun atmosphere that pervades this school is achieved because pupils know how they are expected to behave, both inside and outside of lessons. Kindness and respect are evident throughout the school day. Staff rarely need to correct pupils' behaviour. The school has ensured that pupils learn a broad and ambitious curriculum. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, know and remember more of the curriculum over time, and do so securely. Their performance in external assessments and the work that they produce in school demonstrates this. Pupils thrive in their leadership responsibilities, such as members of the school council and as play buddies. They are responsible citizens who raise money for charities and take care of their local area by completing litter picks. Pupils feel happy at school and they are kept safe.

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