A school in Gidea Park where pupils "work hard to be the best they can be" is on track for the top Ofsted rating.
Squirrels Heath Junior School, in Salisbury Road, has kept its second-highest 'good' rating after an ungraded inspection on June 5 and 6.
But lead inspector Polly Haste said the school could have achieved the highest 'outstanding' rating if it had been a graded inspection.
Schools cannot improve their ratings during an ungraded inspection - this type of visit checks whether the school remains the same grade as before.
In the Ofsted report published on July 8, inspectors said: "The evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might be outstanding if a graded inspection were carried out now."
Inspectors in particular praised the pupils' "excellent behaviour" and they way they conduct themselves with "independence and maturity".
In the report, lead inspector Ms Haste wrote: "Pupils actively look for opportunities to demonstrate the school values of respect, courage, growth, passion and togetherness.
"They work hard to be the best they can be."
As well as a "broad" and "well-sequenced" curriculum, Ofsted found Squirrels Heath also places a lot of focus on extra-curricular activities and providing access to a "thriving outdoor learning environment".
It said the junior school offers a French club, a variety of different sporting events for pupils to take part in, and a sensory garden and biodome.
According to Ofsted, this allows the students to develop "exceptional" character and a "deep sense of responsibility" for their actions and for protecting the environment around them.
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This is coupled with "excellent" behaviour.
Ms Haste said in the report: "Pupils manage their conduct around the school very well.
"They are polite, helpful and considerate.
"Where needed, they help each other to meet the high expectations set by staff."
The glowing praise from Ofsted also included a mention of the school's approach to reading.
Pupils get the chance to enter a weekly raffle to win a new reading book, as well as having access to a catalogue of book reviews written by their peers to help them find their next page-turner.
Ofsted inspectors therefore said that reading creates "genuine excitement" around the school.
Overall, the report said: "Pupils are highly motivated and learn to study with increasing independence as they move up the school."
As there is evidence that Squirrels Heath Junior School is likely to receive a higher grade, its next inspection will be a graded inspection - expected to take place in one or two years time.
Mary Shipton, Squirrels Heath Junior School's headteacher said the school was "delighted" with the report and that it recognises the "ambition, dedication and commitment of pupils and staff to be the best they can be".
She added: "We are also proud that the report has acknowledged our exceptional outdoor provision, high quality curriculum and the wide range of extracurricular activities on offer.
"We will continue to work hard to improve our practice and the service we provide."
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