Campsbourne Infant School OfSTED Report

Leaders set high expectations for all pupils in the school. Pupils are happy and keen to learn. They want to do their best. Working relationships between pupils and adults are strong. Pupils show great respect to staff and to each other.

Pupils behave well in class and during breaktimes. They enjoy the range of equipment to play on, and join in with games led by adults at breaktime. Pupils interact positively with each other.

Leaders and teachers have established a culture where pupils can share any concerns, including via the ‘bubble box’ in each class. Pupils know they can speak with a trusted adult. They said that they felt safe in school because of the way adults always help them. Parents and carers appreciate the warm and caring attitudes that leaders encourage here.

Leaders provide a wide range of experiences to extend pupils’ learning. They particularly make use of visits to London and the local area. A highlight for pupils across the school is the visit to Alexandra Palace. Teachers encourage pupils to use this as a learning opportunity. For example, younger pupils look at the skyline and make their own models.

Campsbourne Junior School OfSTED Report

Pupils enjoy coming to this school. They are friendly, polite, and considerate of others. Pupils listen to their teachers and behave very well in lessons and around the school. They feel safe in school. Pupils know what bullying is, but they say that it is very rare and it is dealt with effectively if it does happen. Every classroom has a ‘bubble box’ where pupils know they can report any concerns that they have.

Pupils benefit from a very well-thought-out curriculum that helps them to achieve well. Leaders have made sure this curriculum is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). When deciding what pupils should be taught, leaders have considered the school’s diverse community and the opportunities that the school’s location offers. For example, the very popular forest school in the nearby
park and woods encourages pupils to explore and learn from the natural environment.

Pupils enjoy the additional opportunities they have, such as the range of lunchtime and after-school clubs, and visits to local places of interest. There are opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles, such as anti-bullying ambassadors, playground buddies and members of the school council. Staff say they are proud to work in this school.