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Padnell Junior School

Waterlooville

Padnell Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8EA, PO8 8EA

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Inspection summary

Padnell Junior School continues to be a good school, maintaining a warm, enthusiastic environment where pupils respond positively to high expectations. The school is praised for its 'impeccable' behaviour and a curriculum that is well-tailored to all learners, including those with SEND.

Strengths

What inspectors noted positively.

  • Above-average pupil attendance driven by a positive school culture.
  • Impeccable pupil behaviour and superb manners towards others.
  • Strong reading culture supported by a well-used and 'much-loved' library.

Things parents should investigate

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  • Opportunities for pupils to revisit key content to improve long-term recall.
  • Consistency in how key knowledge is defined across all subjects.
  • Ensuring precision in pupils' recall of learning over time.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, supported by an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.

Leadership

Leaders maintain a culture of compassionate challenge, effectively supporting staff workload and providing clear plans for sustainable future improvement.

Inspection highlights

Behaviour across the school is impeccable
Reading is at the heart of the curriculum
Pupils develop into fluent and avid readers
Well-rounded modern citizens

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Achievement

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Attendance

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Absence rate

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SEND & inclusion

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School at a glance

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PhasePrimary
Age range4–11
Number on roll360
TownWaterlooville
Local authorityHampshire
CountyHampshire

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