Ofsted

We are delighted to inform you that we have retained our ‘good’ judgement in our latest Ofsted inspection.  Below are a some of the fantastic comments from the report, but to download and read the full report, please visit the Ofsted website.

• Pupils enjoy coming to Stillness Junior School
• Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school
• Classrooms are calm and purposeful
• Pupils feel safe and are kept safe at school
• Pupils readily take on responsibilities, such as being members of the school council
• Leaders have high expectations for the achievement of pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
• Pupils try their best to meet these expectations by listening carefully and working hard
• Pupils are prepared well for the next stage of their education
• Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum
• Teachers have secure subject knowledge and use this effectively to present new content
• Pupils make numerous visits to the school library, which is regularly staffed by parent volunteers, which encourages pupils to develop positive reading habits
• Staff accurately identify pupils with SEND. The school works alongside a range of professionals to ensure the right support and resources are in place
• Staff and pupils share respectful relationships
• Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and they follow routines and expectations well
• Pupils’ personal development has been carefully thought through
• Staff are proud to work at Stillness Junior School, they are supported well by Leaders and feel that their work is valued and their wellbeing is considered
• Governors know the school well
• Safeguarding is effective.