Ofsted
We are very proud of our most recent Ofsted Inspection reports, available below, and that Ofsted found our schools to be Good in all categories.
We are also proud the Inspectors noted that "Right from the start in early years, expectations are high. Children setttle in quickly and get on with the important business of playing and learning. These high expectations continue throughout the school and pupils rise to them. Pupils appreciate their teachers and value their learning."
"School is a happy place for pupils. They are known, nurtured and cared for. Relationships across the school are warm. Kindness is valued and evident throughout." Ofsted
We were very pleased with the outcome of our recent inspection when Lightwater Village Junior school was called Hammond Junior School. We were graded good in all areas and the Ofsted team remarked upon the high expectations for behaviour and the strength of the peer relationships.
We were also pleased with how the team acknowledged the volume of personal development opportunities that are offered at the juniors.
"Pupils behave well. They are proud of their school. Adults’ high expectations are evident in lessons and pupils rise to these. Pupils show high levels of consideration for their peers. They are polite and courteous to all. In lessons, they are attentive to adults and keen to share their thoughts and ideas. They work hard and produce high quality outcomes."
It was also wonderful to see how the Ofsted team acknowledged the way in which children with additional needs are supported across the school. We are an inclusive, supportive and diverse school community and we are very proud of well all the children achieve in their learning and personal goals.
"Leaders and teachers work well together to ensure pupils’ additional needs are accurately identified and to ensure that support is provided in a timely way. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well in lessons to ensure they are able to learn successfully alongside their peers."
It was also wonderful to see how well the school was commended for the excellent outcomes in Reading. It is the cornerstone of our school curriculum which gives all pupils a passport to all learning.
"Pupils love to read. They have multiple opportunities to read throughout the day. The reading curriculum and extra help for phonics are well planned to ensure all pupils read with confidence and fluency. Pupil librarians, acting as role models, share books with younger pupils and recommend their favourite authors to their peers. The school’s reading spine is varied and diverse. It immerses pupils in high quality literature."
Our Junior School Ofsted Report from 2024 is available at the link below:
"The curriculum goes beyond the academic with a comprehensive personal development programme." Ofsted
