St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 September 2022

Pupils really like coming to this friendly, welcoming school. Relationships between pupils and adults are strong and staff know the pupils' families well. Pupils feel safe and know that adults will listen to them if they have any problems. Pupils respond well to the high expectations staff have of them. Pupils are attentive and know that teachers want them to try their best. Experienced staff support pupils' well- being effectively. Any pupils who feel anxious or sad can visit 'The Hive'. This helps them to re-engage quickly with learning. Pupils behave consistently well. They demonstrate high levels of respect for each other and towards staff. Pupils respond quickly to staff instructions. Bullying is rare, but if it happens, pupils and parents and carers know that staff will deal with it quickly and effectively. Pupils participate in various clubs, such as those for dance, board games and creative writing. In addition, they enjoy the trips and visits that staff organise. These include visits to local sites as well as big cities. These opportunities allow pupils to gain an understanding of people of different faiths and backgrounds and an appreciation of the wider world.

What the school should improve

• Assessment is not fully developed in every subject. Teachers do not have precise enough information about how well pupils have remembered essential knowledge in some subjects. Leaders should ensure that assessment is refined further, so pupils can know more and remember more in all subjects across the curriculum.

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