Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School

Overview

This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work has “improved significantly across all areas” since its previous graded inspection, prompting a future graded review. The report describes an “incredibly nurturing and caring school” where pupils are “confident, kind and highly articulate.”

Strengths

• Pupils display “impeccable” conduct and are “exceedingly respectful,” creating a “tangible atmosphere of calm and happiness.”
• The curriculum is “broad, stimulating and ambitious,” with content “logically ordered” so pupils build on previous learning.
• Staff adeptly deliver the curriculum in mixed-age classes, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum.
• Reading is central, supported by a “well-structured phonics programme” and engaging activities that foster enjoyment.
• Governors “carry out [their duties] exceptionally well,” and staff value the school’s consideration of their workload and well-being.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.