St John's Green Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 April 2023

Pupils achieve well at St John's Green. They make strong progress in most subjects. Pupils like their teachers because they are kind and helpful. Learning is interesting and fun. Pupils care deeply about the school and local community. They help make the school a positive place to be. Pupils are extremely well prepared to be citizens of modern Britain. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary across all year groups. In lessons, pupils listen attentively to their teachers. They get on with their work in a quiet and purposeful way. Pupils play well together on the playground. Bullying is rare. Pupils feel exceptionally safe at school. Pupils speak highly of school leaders who are always on hand to help if there is a problem. If pupils are worried about anything, they are confident to talk to an adult. Friendship issues and any other concerns are rapidly sorted out. Several parents commented on the high-quality support they and their children have received. Pupils make the most of all the clubs and activities the school offers. Pupils lead school assemblies and raise money for a range of charities. This contributes well to pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, staff ask pupils to make links between subjects without the knowledge they need to complete their tasks and understand the content. Pupils do not always gain the subject-specific skills or technical knowledge they need to achieve their best. Leaders should ensure that connections made between subjects do not prevent pupils gaining the subject-specific skills and knowledge they need to progress in their learning.

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