About
Overchurch Junior School
Overchurch Junior School is a high achieving school with an ambitious curriculum and strong reputation in the community. As a school, we nurture children, preparing them for the challenges they will encounter beyond Overchurch Junior School and in the next stage of education and in life.
Reading is at the heart of our curriculum as we strive to ensure every child has a love of reading. Our curriculum is broad and balanced. It is designed to help all children know and remember more, building on prior learning.
We pride ourselves on our kind, caring attitude. We have high expectations for every learner in the important years they spend with us. This website will give you a taster of Overchurch Junior School and will provide you with information about the school and curriculum.
We hope you enjoy visiting our website and find the information you are looking for.
Vision & Values
Our values...
We have developed 7 principles of learning that run throughout our curriculum
RESILIENCE: determined; self-controlled; persistent; courageous; diligent
EMPATHY: fair; compassionate; kind; courteous; unselfish
SELF-AWARENESS: self-confident; self-disciplined; honest; humorous; adaptable
POSITIVITY: motivates; optimistic; inspirational
EXCELLENCE: creative; curious; inspiring; proud; critical thinker
COMMUNICATION: listens; influences; reflects; evaluates
TEAMWORK: co-operative, responsible; caring; makes decisions; helpful; patient
Our mission...
Respect, Believe, Achieve
Our Vision
Our school is a family where everyone works together and every child is encouraged to realise their potential. We believe that children should love and respect each other and the world around them. Children who leave Overchurch Junior School will be confident, considerate, independent learners with a thirst for knowledge and a passion for life-long learning.
Overchurch Junior
in numbers
Year 6 SATs Reading 2023
Year 6 SATs Maths 2023
More children achieving full marks in their year 4 multiplication check than the national Average
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29
%National Average -
39
%OJS
Through the eyes
of others
- "Pupil's courteous and considerate behaviour makes the school a welcoming and safe place to be. They follow the school rules without fuss or complaint. Pupils are comfortable and relaxed in each other's company. They show respect to everyone they meet. Pupils view the differences between people as something to celebrate, not a reason to be unkind" OFSTED 2021
- "Just wanted to say a massive thank you for creating such a wonderful experience for my child. I was so worried as he didn't want to go on the Conway residential but he's come home and he didn't miss us as he was having too much fun. Thank you all so much" Year 6 Parent
- "Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included in the life of the school. Their learning needs are identified accurately and known by staff. This means that resources are carefully shaped to help these pupils access the same curriculum as their classmates. Pupils with SEND achieve as well as other in the school." OFSTED 2021
- "Thank you to all the staff involved in the Year 4 residential. My child has come home very mucky and missing a few items, but has had an absolutely fabulous time and can not stop talking about all the different activities they took part in." Year 4 Parent
- "The school's 'RESPECT' values are so well engrained that they are part and parcel of everyday life. Pupils genuinely understand how to treat each other, regardless of any differences. They are keen to play their part in the school community and beyond the school gates, acting as school counsellors, subject ambassadors and donating money to those less fortunate than themselves. Pupils are very well prepared to make a positive contribution to British society" OFSTED 2021
