St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 December 2022

Pupils at St. Andrew's C of E Junior school thrive within a caring and supportive ethos. Leaders and staff care deeply about the well-being of all pupils in the school. They go above and beyond to support pupils and families. Staff ensure that pupils are safe in school and know how to stay safe out of school. Pupils build the strength of character and self-confidence they need to be successful in later life. Leaders have extremely high expectations for all pupils. At every level of the curriculum, high aspirations and a determination to deepen pupils' knowledge and experiences shine through. Teachers provide excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Highly effective inclusion is a key feature of the school. There is a genuine determination that all pupils will be included in every learning opportunity. Pupils are courteous and confident. They are excited about their learning. Pupils want to do well. They have the confidence to persist with their learning, even when it is challenging. Relationships between staff and pupils are extremely positive. Leaders have established consistently high expectations for behaviour. Pupils understand these expectations and rise to meet them. Pupils learn and play well together. Bullying is very rare. When it does happen, leaders deal with it effectively. Leaders help pupils to understand the impact of their behaviours on others.

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