Pupils achieve highly at a school where they feel happy and safe
Eagley Junior School has been rated good in all areas, following an Ofsted inspection, which found that part of the school's vision is for 'pupils to be ambitious learners'.
The inspection team reported: "This begins with the high levels of ambition that the school has for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
"The school helps pupils to build resilience and become increasingly independent.
"They reflect these qualities in their approach to learning. Many pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well across much of the curriculum."
Nik Gandhi (Image: Supplied)
In lessons, pupils were described as being 'attentive', with pupils being 'well mannered and considerate"
"Pupils trust that staff will support them with any worries or concerns. This helps them to feel happy and safe in school," found Ofsted.
The school was praised for playing a strong role in community, including pupils attending a friendship café to speak with and offer company to elderly residents in the area.
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Ofsted inspectors reported: "The school ensures that many pupils leave Year Six with the knowledge they need for secondary school in reading, writing and mathematics.
"In these subjects, teachers have benefited from high-quality training.
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"They effectively check on pupils' understanding of the important knowledge. Timely support is provided to address any gaps in learning that pupils have."
Classrooms are described as calm and attendance is high.
(Image: Supplied) The enrichment curriculum was praised by Ofsted to help their personal development
Ofsted reported: "Trustees support and challenge the school well. They have a clear focus on the quality of education that the school provides. They carry out their statutory duties effectively. Staff are proud to be part of the school and appreciate what it does to support their workload and well-being. This includes training that provides them with the confidence to adopt teaching approaches that help pupils get off to a positive start in their education."
Headteacher Nik Gandhi said: "As headteacher, I am filled with gratitude for the extraordinary staff and wonderful children who make our school a place of happiness, nurture and success.
"It fills me with pride to read how Ofsted recognised the high levels of ambition that we have for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
"We believe that no child has a ceiling to their learning and with the right support, at the right time, all children can flourish.
"It is especially pleasing that aside from our academic ambition, the report encapsulates the sense of community that we have built at our school with the many opportunities for children to develop their sense of character through extra-curricular activities and community events.
"We remain committed to our vision and values to continue to strive for further excellence in all areas of school life.
"Every day is an open day at Eagley Junior School. If you would like to visit our school to see the wonderful jobs" target="_blank">work we do, please contact school. We have places in all year groups if you have recently moved to the area and are looking for a school place for September. "
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