Droxford Junior School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Key findings

This is an outstanding school.

Pupils achieve exceptionally well. A parent echoed the views of many when writing, 'The standard of education and pastoral care is extremely high. Staff are passionate about the children's learning.'

Achievement is outstanding. Pupils make excellent progress and attain well above average standards in writing, reading and mathematics. This has been the case for the past five years.

The quality of teaching is outstanding and teachers benefit from some extremely focused feedback from senior leaders. Strengths of the teaching are the extent to which the pupils are involved in self-evaluation and deciding what, and how best they can learn, and the constant i...ncrease of challenge for pupils during lessons. Pupils benefit from some excellent marking in literacy.

In mathematics, the marking is good but does not always encourage them to reflect on their achievements or provide sufficient clear direction to pupils about how to improve. The behaviour of pupils is excellent. They feel safe in this very caring environment and they thrive extremely well.

The core values of the school, such as collaboration and honesty, undoubtedly contribute to the high levels of respect shown by pupils to peers and adults. A parent and carer wrote, 'The school is very warm and welcoming with a great atmosphere.' Leadership and management are outstanding.

An extremely clear vision for improvement has been shared with adults and pupils. There is a very strong focus on sustaining and improving the high quality of performance overall and teaching in particular. Governors monitor the school very well.

The stimulating curriculum is based around the school's core values together with 'keys for success', and these are very effectively interwoven into the daily life of the school, and contribute very well to the high levels of achievement and behaviour.

Information about the school

Pupils in this smaller than average-sized junior school come from a predominantly White British background. The largest ethnic group other than White British consists of pupils from Any Other White background.

The proportion of pupils who are disabled or have special educational needs is currently average. The main groups consist of pupils with moderate learning difficulties. Currently, the number of pupils with a statement of special educational needs is below average.

The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is well below average. The school exceeds the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. The school has been recognised through gaining a national information and communication technology award.

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