Sir John Heron Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 May 2022

Pupils are happy here. They love coming to this welcoming and thriving school every morning. They show courtesy and respect towards each other. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. As a result, behaviour in lessons and at playtimes is of a high standard. Partnerships with families and the local community are strong. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to do well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils know and are proud of their school motto: 'Together we learn. Together we achieve.' Leaders ensure that the quality of education, pupils' well-being and the wider curriculum are their key priorities. Pupils leave this school well prepared for secondary school. Staff ensure that pupils are safe and are listened to. Pupils reported that incidents of bullying are rare. Pupils said, 'This is a non-bullying school.' Records show that when incidents do occur, staff are quick to act. The curriculum supports pupils' wider personal development well. Pupils take on a wide range of jobs and responsibilities, including library monitors, playground helpers and anti- bullying ambassadors. Pupils are proud of their school grounds, including their forest school and outdoor reading area, together with the rich opportunities for learning they provide.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, teachers do not always use assessments well enough to check pupils' learning. As a result, pupils do not always know and remember as much as they could. Teachers need to review assessment procedures to ensure pupils can fluently recall their recent learning. Staff should regularly assess what pupils know in all subjects. Leaders need to provide more opportunities for pupils to speak about and discuss their own learning. This should not, however, have any impact on staff's workload.

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