St Alphege Church of England Junior School

Overview

Pupils are described as proud to attend this “ambitious, nurturing school” where they “achieve very well” and relationships are “incredibly respectful, warm and inclusive.” The report highlights a strong culture where the school’s vision is “deeply embedded in school life,” ensuring pupils feel safe, valued, and well-prepared for their next stages.

Strengths

• The curriculum is “ambitious” and “carefully designed,” enabling pupils to become “confident, articulate, knowledgeable and curious.”
• Pupils’ behaviour is “impressive,” with attitudes to learning described as “impressive” and bullying noted as “rare.”
• Personal development is “exceptional,” supported by an “array of carefully chosen opportunities and enrichment activities” that foster empathy and leadership.
• Staff demonstrate “high levels of expertise” through effective professional development, and reading is “celebrated across the school.”
• Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective, with senior leaders acting as “champions” to ensure needs are met precisely.

Areas to improve

• In some subjects, assessment information is not always used to “accurately identify pupils’ existing knowledge and inform subsequent teaching.” The school should ensure this data is used effectively to “support, extend and adapt pupils’ learning.”

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”