Be Ready, Be Respectful, Be Safe

“Our core values underpin everything that we do and we believe that attitude is more important than ability!” Attitude is everything!

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“Don’t count the days, make the days count!”

Muhammad Ali

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Welcome to John Randall Primary School and Nursery

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Headteacher’s
Welcome

 It is with great pleasure that I say hello to you on behalf of the Governors, Staff and Pupils of our school. I feel extremely honoured to be working here at John Randall and sincerely hope that you and your child’s journey with us proves to be equally happy.

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Vision & Values

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Motto and Values

Our motto is simple… Ready, Respectful, Safe

Our values change each half-term and are extremely important to our John Randall family. These values are:

Kindness

We encourage pupils to use positive self-talk, support their peers, and show compassion in all interactions.

Integrity

We promote honesty, fairness, and doing the right thing—even when no one is watching.

Respect

We foster a culture of listening, valuing differences, and treating everyone with dignity.

Acceptance

Our inclusive environment celebrates diversity and ensures every child feels valued and safe.

Resilience

Pupils are supported to persevere through challenges, learn from mistakes, and celebrate effort.

Ambition

We inspire pupils to set goals, take pride in their progress, and believe in their potential.

Kindness

Kindness

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”
This quote is a powerful reminder of the importance of compassion and empathy, which are central to our school’s ethos and daily interactions.

Acceptance and British Values

 Acceptance & British Values

“We may have different religions, different languages, different coloured skin, but we all belong to one human race.” – Kofi Annan
This quote supports the British Value of mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs, and reflects our commitment to inclusion and acceptance.

Resilience

 Resilience

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
This quote encourages perseverance and resilience—key traits nurtured in our pupils through our Behaviour curriculum and growth mindset approach.

Integrity and Ambition

 Integrity & Ambition

“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” – C.S. Lewis
This quote reinforces the value of honesty and personal responsibility, while also inspiring pupils to act with ambition and purpose.

 

Our School News

OFSTED

Dear Families of John Randall Primary School and Nursery,

Our Ofsted report from the inspection on 23 June 2026 has now been published, and I am pleased to share the key findings with you.

Inspectors confirmed that safeguarding is effective, noting that pupils “are made safer and feel safe.” They praised the positive relationships across our school and the calm, purposeful environment created by consistent routines and respectful behaviour.

The curriculum was recognised as broad, ambitious and much improved, with staff benefiting from strong training and pupils enjoying engaging learning experiences. Early years provision was highlighted as a real strength, giving children a positive and confident start to school.

Our inclusive practice was strongly commended. Inspectors noted that staff “prioritise support for more vulnerable pupils,” and described the Horizon Room as “a highly effective part of the school’s provision.” They also praised our personal development offer, including pupils’ understanding of fairness, respect and responsibility, and the wide range of clubs, visits and opportunities available.

As with all inspections, some areas for development were identified. Inspectors noted that not all pupils achieve as well as they could by the end of Key Stage 2, particularly in reading. They have asked us to continue strengthening foundational skills and ensure staff check pupils’ work precisely to address misconceptions quickly. Work in these areas is already underway and this year our Year 6 are ABOVE National in the Key Stage 2 tests for Reading, Writing and Maths.

Our children and this community deserve the best education we can offer, and we will strive to do just that.

 

Thank you for your continued support.

 

You can read the full Ofsted report on our school website or follow this link – John Randall Primary School – Open – Find an Inspection Report – Ofsted

Warm regards,

Emily Guess

Headteacher