South Wootton Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 May 2023

South Wootton Junior School is a friendly community where pupils feel safe. Pupils feel welcomed by school staff. Pupils are happy attending the school. They play well together at social times. Pupils are confident and lively. Behaviour across the school site is positive. Duty staff encourage pupils to be involved in activities such as cricket. In lessons, pupils are enthusiastic and want to share their knowledge with their teacher. Pupils' attitudes towards learning are encouraging, and result from these positive relationships with teachers. Pupils know that making mistakes is part of learning. Teachers reassure pupils and support them to participate. Where pupils require more support for their learning, this is available. Pupils study a wide range of subjects and remember much of what they have learned. This is because staff have high expectations. Pupils are aware that bullying happens in the school but that this is not tolerated by staff. If bullying happens, it is dealt with quickly. Pupils say that if they are worried, they can talk to any adult in the school. There is also a 'worry box' for pupils to share concerns with adults.

What the school should improve

• Some parents feel that behaviour and bullying are not effectively managed by leaders. Leaders should proactively work with parents to build stronger community relationships.
• A small proportion of pupils have not been made aware of the opportunities available to them in school. This limits their participation beyond the formal curriculum. Leaders should raise the profile and develop the coordination of wider opportunities to ensure that a greater proportion of pupils participate.

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