Morelands Primary School

Overview

The report describes a school where pupils “thrive and achieve” due to the “high ambitions” of their teachers. Leaders have created a “well-designed curriculum” that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering a “warm and inclusive environment.”

Strengths

• Pupils demonstrate “confidence to have a go with their learning” and show “respect for difference and equality.”
• Staff provide “expert training” and “highly skilled” support, ensuring pupils in the specially resourced provision integrate well into mainstream classes.
• The approach to early reading helps pupils read with “accuracy and fluency,” with teachers quickly identifying those falling behind.
• Behaviour is “consistently positive” with bullying being “rare,” as pupils understand expectations and feel safe.
• Leaders use trips and roles to provide “enriching experiences” and build leadership skills for all pupils.

Areas to improve

• In a small number of foundation subjects, activities are not always ambitious enough, meaning pupils do not always build on existing knowledge effectively.
• Curriculum sequencing from early years to key stage 1 requires refinement in some subjects to prevent repetition or gaps in knowledge.
• Persistent absence among disadvantaged pupils is “too high,” preventing them from fully benefiting from school provision.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with robust record-keeping, employment checks, and staff who know how to identify concerns and follow processes to get help for pupils and families.