Lockyer's Middle School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 October 2022

Pupils are proud to attend Lockyer's Middle School. They are punctual at the start of the day and to lessons. They know how the six values of the school are relevant to their lives. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' learning, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff use recognition and rewards to reinforce expectations. Most pupils live up to these expectations. They are keen to learn and are proud of the work they produce. The behaviour of pupils is typically good. Pupils behave sensibly and enjoy social times. They know the rules and understand what will happen if they break them. Bullying is not common and is usually dealt with well if it does happen. However, some pupils do not change their behaviour when it is not good enough. Leaders have prioritised reading. Pupils enjoy reading and know how important it is. Pupils read books with their tutors that help them to explore complex issues. For example, they read books which help them to understand neurodiversity, racism and mental health difficulties.

What the school should improve

• A small number of pupils do not behave well enough. Their poor behaviour is not always dealt with effectively. As a result, it continues. Leaders need to ensure that poor behaviour is dealt with effectively so that the small number of pupils who need to improve their behaviour do so.
• Teaching does not always help pupils to remember what they have learned long term. Where this occurs, pupils do not always build on what they already know. This affects some pupils' progression through the curriculum. Leaders need to ensure that teaching helps pupils remember more across all areas of the curriculum.

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