OFSTED
The School is rated by OFSTED as Good (Nov 2022)
OFSTED report Ridge Junior School Nov 2022
The School is rated by OFSTED as Good (May 2017)
Comments from May 2017 report
Pupils enjoy attending this friendly and welcoming school. They understand the importance of following the school’s values of ‘respect, inclusion, drive, growth and empowerment’. Pupils know how these values help them be polite, hardworking and understanding of others.
Leaders are ambitious for what all pupils can achieve, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They accurately understand what the school does well and where it needs to improve further. Leaders have carefully considered what pupils need to know and when they need to know it across the curriculum.
Pupils’ attitudes towards learning are positive. Low-level disruption is rare. Playtimes are particularly purposeful. Pupils play well together during these times. They show high levels of teamwork and creativity.
Comments from previous reports
- ‘Pupils achieve well and make good progress’
- ‘Teaching is good’
- ‘Pupils enjoy lessons and are motivated to learn’
- ‘They are inquisitive and ask questions confidently’
- ‘Pupils behave well, in lessons and around the school’
- ‘They work well together, and help each other learn. Pupils show care and consideration for adults and for each other. They feel safe and enjoy school’
- ‘Morale of staff is high and parents are supportive of the school ‘
- ‘Attendance is above average’
- ‘The headteacher, deputy headteacher and governing body understand well how the school is performing and accurately monitor the pupils’ progress and the quality of teaching. This has enabled them to successfully address areas that need improvement’
- ‘The curriculum is well planned and gives good opportunities for the pupils to learn’