Jubilee Primary School in Thamesmead has received a positive Ofsted report following an inspection on July 14, with the school meeting the expected standard in every area assessed. The school, located in Crowden Way, was praised for its wide range of activities, its emphasis on reading and inclusion, and the role pupils play in shaping school life.
Pupil-led initiatives and extracurricular clubs
Ofsted highlighted how pupils act as 'pupil librarians', helping younger children develop a love of reading, and lead the school's 'magic book shop', which gifts books to children. Inspectors noted that pupils enjoy a variety of extracurricular activities, with the school actively seeking their views on what they would like to take part in. This has resulted in the creation of anime and manga clubs, as well as additional opportunities for girls' football.
Members of the school parliament have also influenced changes, including altering lunchtime menu options and securing extra equipment for pupils to use at lunchtime. The report stated: “Pupils are happy and feel that they belong at this welcoming and inclusive school. They feel safe and trust staff to help them if they are worried.”
Behaviour, curriculum, and personal development
Inspectors found that pupils behave well both in lessons and during social times, with bullying described as rare and incidents dealt with quickly when they occur. The school was also commended for its broad curriculum, with pupils developing secure knowledge across a range of subjects. Reading is prioritised from the early years, and younger children are said to develop secure basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Ofsted also highlighted the school's efforts to challenge stereotypes through pupils' personal development, including teaching around beliefs that girls should not play football. Children are taught about equality and different beliefs, with inspectors saying pupils are clear that “difference is something to be celebrated.”
Safeguarding and areas for improvement
The school, which has 159 pupils, is part of Trinitas Academy Trust and is led by principal Evonne Wallace. Its safeguarding arrangements met Ofsted's standards, with inspectors finding an open culture in which concerns are identified and acted upon.
However, the inspection identified areas for further improvement. Inspectors said teaching should more consistently address gaps in pupils' knowledge and help older pupils to write accurately and fluently, with handwriting and presentation not yet consistently secure. Attendance was also flagged, with persistent absence standing at 19 per cent in 2024/25, compared with a national average of 13 per cent. Inspectors noted that recently introduced initiatives were already having a positive impact during the current academic year, and leaders were encouraged to continue strengthening attendance strategies so that persistent absence falls and more children regularly attend school.
Despite these areas, inspectors said leaders had an accurate understanding of the school's strengths and priorities and were “tenacious” in their approach to improvement. Staff were described as happy and enjoying working at the school, with leaders said to care for their wellbeing and typically consider workloads when making decisions.
