Meadow Bridge Primary School

Overview

The report describes a school where the whole community is committed to a vision of creating an environment in which “everyone feels happy, safe and valued”. Recent improvements have been led very effectively, resulting in high-quality play-based learning and discernible progress in numeracy and reading. The school is praised for its inclusive ethos, robust support for wellbeing, and strong partnerships with parents and local organisations.

Strengths

• Senior and middle leadership are empowered and have made a “discernible impact on the quality of the play-based learning, progression in numeracy, and the children’s interest in and enjoyment of reading.”
• Children’s wellbeing is prioritised through “supportive relationships at all levels” and a highly skilled wellbeing team providing timely intervention.
• There are “robust processes in place for the early identification of, and targeted support for, children who have special educational, including wellbeing, needs.”
• The school fosters a strong community of learning, with children engaging readily in their learning and taking on meaningful roles of responsibility.
• Parents and staff provide overwhelmingly positive feedback, praising the “approachable and personable senior leadership” and the range of experiences available.

Areas to improve

• The school should develop further aspects of planning and teaching to include a “more explicit focus on the intended learning outcomes and acquisition of skills across all classes.”

Safeguarding

The evidence provided demonstrates that the arrangements for child protection align to the current statutory guidance.