Kirby Muxloe Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 March 2026

Pupils enjoy coming to school. They arrive with smiles and feel a strong sense of belonging. Staff greet pupils warmly. This sets a calm and positive start to the day. Pupils feel safe because adults know them well and listen to their worries. Pupils behave well. They follow routines with care and move sensibly around the school. Bullying is rare. When disagreements happen, staff deal with them quickly and fairly. Pupils trust adults to help them. Typically pupils attend regularly because they enjoy school and want to succeed. Children get off to a flying start in Reception. They settle quickly because staff nurture them. Children develop a love of learning through engaging activities that spark curiosity. They enjoy stories and begin to see themselves as readers. They work together, share ideas and practise simple teamwork skills. They also learn to keep trying when things feel tricky. These early experiences help children grow in confidence and build strong foundations for future learning. Pupils enjoy their learning. They speak with enthusiasm about lessons, clubs, performances and trips. They show curiosity and pride when they learn new knowledge and skills. Teachers explain ideas clearly and support pupils who need extra help. Pupils with special educational needs learn well alongside their peers because staff remove barriers. Pupils achieve well. They build secure knowledge across subjects and prepare well for their next steps. They learn about kindness, integrity, respect, resilience, aspiration and reflectiveness. These values help them understand how to take part in life in modern Britain. Pupils show these qualities in their friendships and in their conduct. They take part in wider experiences that inspire them to make a positive difference to their community such as raising money for charity and singing at a local nursing home. Pupils speak proudly about being part of a school that helps them grow as good people and great learners.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that the teaching of the planned curriculum is delivered with consistency, especially in subjects and phases where it is not as well implemented, so that pupils know and remember more over time.
• Leaders should continue to strengthen their work to improve attendance and punctuality, so that high levels of attendance for pupils are sustained.

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