Ofsted Report
We were last inspected in October 2023, when our Overall effectiveness was graded as Good. The latest report can be downloaded below.
Ofsted Parent View Report Survey
During the 2023 inspection, parents were asked to complete a survey on Nook Lane Junior School. The results from this survey can be viewed below.
Highlights from the 2023 Ofsted report:
“Nook Lane Junior School continues to be a good school.”
“There are strong relationships between staff and pupils.”
“Staff know pupils and families well.”
“Arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
“Leaders take diligent action to make sure that pupils are safe.”
“Nook Lane Junior School is a friendly and welcoming school.”
“Pupils are polite, courteous and welcoming of visitors. They behave very well throughout school and at breaktimes.”
“The school has the highest expectations for what children can achieve, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.”
“Leaders have built a strong sense of inclusivity throughout the school.”
“Pupils enjoy coming to school. They are happy and safe.”
“Pupils are highly motivated. They want to learn and contribute. This is because their lessons are interesting and engaging.”
“Pupils benefit from a carefully planned curriculum. Learning follows a very clear sequence.”
“Teachers regularly revisit previous learning to help pupils to remember important knowledge.”
“Pupils enjoy maths and learn well… Staff receive high quality professional development and are inspired to get the best possible outcomes from pupils.”
“The support for pupils with SEND is of a very high quality.”
“Pupils in the integrated resource receive a bespoke curriculum that is tailored to meet their individual needs.”
“Staff have the same high ambitions for what pupils with SEND can achieve.”
“Pupils behave consistently well. They live up to the high expectations that adults have of them.”
“Reading is a very high priority at the school. Staff promote a love of books and literature.”
“Through a strong curriculum for personal, social and health education, pupils are well prepared for life in wider British society.”
“Pupils learn about healthy relationships and what it means to be a good friend to someone. They live and breathe the school’s values of ‘being organised, ready and helpful’. They are respectful and tolerant.”
“Staff report that the school is a happy and supportive environment. They talk about being members of the ‘Nook Lane family’.”
“Many parents who responded to Ofsted’s Parent View questionnaire commented positively on the care, support and nurture that their children receive.”
“Governors know their role well. They are passionate and knowledgeable. Governors and trustees share the same high ambitions for all pupils.”