Oakfield Junior School

What inspectors noted positively.

• Personal development is highly effective and integrated throughout the school.
• The specialist LAN Centre provides expertly tailored support for pupils with specific learning needs.
• A strong culture of reading is established with books well-matched to pupils' abilities.
• Pupils demonstrate significant confidence in mathematics and problem-solving.
• Highly inclusive environment where all pupils are encouraged to take on leadership responsibilities.

Neutral topics you may wish to explore.

• The sequencing of precise knowledge and learning order in some foundation subject areas.
• The frequency of opportunities for some readers to revisit learning to help them catch up more rapidly.
• The matching of classroom activities to specific learning goals in some subjects.
• How teachers track and address gaps in knowledge in subjects where the curriculum is less clear.

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, supported by a strong culture where staff are well trained and systems for identifying concerns are robust.

Leaders and governors are ambitious for all pupils, provide effective staff training, and take conscious steps to manage the workload of their team.