Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary School

Overview

This ungraded inspection confirms that Lady Modiford’s Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “small inclusive school” where pupils are “proud to attend” and feel safe within a supportive community. Leaders have successfully managed changes in pupil numbers while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement.

Strengths

• Pupils are “confident to share their worries” and feel safe, with staff showing a high “level of care.”
• The school is “ambitious for pupils to achieve well,” evidenced by the “quality of pupils’ written work” and developing mathematical skills.
• Reading is prioritised, with pupils receiving “individual support” from “highly skilled staff” that builds “confidence and fluency.”
• Staff accurately identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with parents and external agencies.
• The school fosters positive attitudes, with pupils showing “resilience and self-confidence” and understanding the importance of community.

Areas to improve

• In a small number of subjects, the school has not defined precisely what pupils will learn and when, meaning pupils “do not build on prior knowledge” effectively.
• Assessment is not always used effectively to check understanding, so some pupils are not supported to “resolve misconceptions and gaps” in their knowledge.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”