Warren Mead Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 May 2022

Warren Mead Junior is a happy place where pupils behave very well. Adults keep pupils safe. There is a calm and orderly atmosphere in school. Low-level disruption is very rare. Staff and pupils follow the newly introduced behaviour policy well. Everyone understands the school's rules: ready, respectful and safe. Pupils are passionate about their school and learning. They love many aspects of school life, such as the recent residential visits. Leaders are highly ambitious for every pupil. Pupils rise to the expectations that adults have of them. Pupils have lots of opportunities to learn about diversity and equality. They care about and respect others. Pupils strive to do their best for themselves, their friends and the wider community. Pupils are especially attentive to the needs of their new Ukrainian friends. Leaders have made sure that pupils learn about bullying so they recognise it if it were to happen. This includes learning about the role of the bystander and power struggles. Some parents and carers worried about bullying in the past. A few worries remain. New leaders are fast building up the trust of the parent community. The leadership team acts in the best interests of the pupils.

What the school should improve

• The implementation of the curriculum in some foundation subjects is inconsistent. Teachers' subject knowledge is not always as strong as it should be. This means that not all pupils learn and understand as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that all staff have the expertise they need to deliver the whole curriculum effectively to all pupils, including those with SEND, so that all pupils know and remember what they have been taught.

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