Staveley Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 October 2023

Staveley Junior School is a vibrant and inclusive school. The school is ambitious for all pupils to achieve well. Pupils understand the school motto: 'Dream, Believe, Achieve'. Staff talk to pupils about what it means to have specific learning and life goals and keep trying to achieve them. Pupils say this helps them to know the meaning and importance of being resilient. Pupils are respectful to each other. They talk with knowledge and understanding about difference and discrimination. Pupils immerse themselves in play at breaktimes. The school supports their independence with 'outdoor play and learning' (OPAL) activities. Pupils say they know the rules and how to be safe with equipment. They build dens, navigate large objects and organise their own games. They say this makes breaktimes exciting and helps them be creative. Behaviour during social times is good because pupils are so engaged in play. The school supports pupils to lead activities in school. They have many roles such as anti-bullying ambassadors and sports leaders. Pupils thrive from these opportunities. They confidently describe how they help friendships and provide games for their friends. Pupils are happy and proud to attend Staveley Junior School.

What the school should improve

• The school has not yet specified all aspects of the knowledge, unique to different subject disciplines, that pupils must learn. This means that in some subjects pupils are not learning and remembering important disciplinary knowledge. The school must ensure disciplinary knowledge is clear for each year group in each subject.

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