Children 'happy and enthusiastic' at Orchard Lea Junior School following good Ofsted inspection

Orchard Lea Junior School, located in Kennedy Avenue, has retained its good Ofsted rating following its recent inspection which took place on July 2 and 2, 2024. The inspection outlined that the school’s pupils are ‘courteous, polite and show excellent manners’ and the staff are proud to work at the school.

The report said: “New leadership has brought vision, high expectations and stability to this school. Pupils are now learning well. They are happy and enthusiastic, engaging in learning with vigour. Pupils are courteous, polite and show excellent manners. They behave well both in classrooms and at playtimes.

“Pupils’ work is of high quality. They take great pride in what they produce. In many subjects, pupils recall their knowledge accurately.”

The inspection found that the school makes ‘well-considered’ adaptions for children with special educational needs so they can achieve as well as their classmates. There is also a strong emphasis on reading and phonics and, teachers make sure that children struggling receive extra support.

The report added: “Teachers know exactly what to check on that pupils need to know for current and future learning. They adapt their teaching well to take this into consideration.”

Children feel safe at the school and teachers make sure that pupils know how to stay safe online.

For more information about the Ofsted inspection, click here.