Willesborough Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

Pupils come into school happily and feel safe here. There is a buzz of learning in all classes. Pupils of all ages collaborate well and share their learning. They are curious and interested in their learning, asking questions of their teachers. Leaders are aspirational for every pupil to be the best that they can be. As a result, pupils are interested in their learning and usually achieve well. The core values of leadership, aspiration, determination, responsibility and respect shine through the school and the curriculum. These values influence how pupils and adults treat one another. Pupils appreciate the wide range of responsibilities leaders give them. These include being 'Junior midday supervisors', librarians, sports leaders and 'office apprentices'. These opportunities enable pupils to develop their leadership skills. Pupils help younger pupils and act as positive role models for them. They appreciate that their responsibilities enable them to contribute to the school community and to make a difference. Pupils enjoy contributing to their wider community, too, such as visiting a local care home to sing to residents. Bullying is rare and is not tolerated by leaders. Pupils behave well in lessons because their learning engages them. The extensive pastoral team supports pupils and their families well. Pupils are proud of their school.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum in some subjects needs further development. This means that pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders should make sure that subject leaders refine the sequences of learning and identify precisely the key skills and knowledge that they intend pupils to learn and remember.

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