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Pupils at Perryfields Junior School are surrounded by kindness.
Adults treat them with respect and dignity. In return, pupils show compassion and interest in their learning. Being part of such a community, pupils are genuinely happy.
They are safe because all adults in the school know them well. Pupils trust adults. This is a very special place.
The school's expectations of pupils are exceptionally high. Their work is challenging. They meet these challenges head on.
Their work ethic is strong, as they want to do well. Pupils want to be proud of what they achieve.
Pupils behave exceptionally well.
Their conduct across the school is r...emarkable. However, pupils do not simply behave well because they are told. They do so because they value having positive attitudes.
It is part of the school life that they enjoy.
Pupils are involved with a range of opportunities that enable them to broaden their experiences, improve their physical and mental health and deepen their understanding of their learning. The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities well beyond that which might be expected.
This offer illustrates its desire to ensure that no pupil wastes a moment of time during school.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The curriculum is well planned and delivered with great care by staff. Pupils' understanding is regularly and expertly checked, preventing gaps in knowledge from developing.
Teachers explain new information clearly and accurately. As a result of this planning and high levels of consistency, pupils have a deep level of knowledge. They remember, long term, what they have learned.
The quality of their work across all their subjects is excellent. Pupils achieve highly.
The school's approach to reading is exemplary.
Reading is part of everyday life. Pupils who struggle with reading are identified early, encouraged and supported to catch up quickly. There is a culture of reading in the school, from pupil library monitors to engaging stories read enthusiastically by staff.
Consequently, pupils are fluent and confident readers.
The progress of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is closely tracked. The school ensures that interventions have been adapted as pupils have progressed.
The school is justifiably proud of the quality of work and the participation of pupils with SEND in wider activities.
The school's programme of personal, social, health and economic education is broad, engaging and promotes curiosity. Pupils have an exceptional knowledge and understanding of the important issues that affect them.
These include how to stay safe, healthy relationships and democracy. More widely, the school has an embedded culture of generosity and respect. This begins with being greeted warmly at the school gate.
A huge number of pupils hold a position of responsibility within the school. House, art and sports captains are enthusiastic about their role. Pupils take their responsibilities seriously.
They make a very positive difference to the school. Pupils consistently demonstrate the very best of human nature – kindness, respect and happiness.
Pupils attend school regularly.
Consequently, they take advantage of the high quality of education offered by the school. The school knows families well and works effectively with parents if a pupil is struggling to attend school. The culture and routines developed by the school ensure that it is a very orderly community.
Pupils describe lessons as being calm. They play together happily and actively at social times. They show good manners in the canteen during lunchtime.
The school has the best interests of pupils at the centre of everything it does. The overall effectiveness of the school is testament to the determination of leaders at all levels. They consistently promote the highest standards.
Leaders have successfully engaged the local community and their own staff, who are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Leaders' drive has ensured that staff access development and training opportunities that significantly benefit them and the pupils.
