Malmesbury Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 June 2023

Malmesbury is a happy and harmonious school. There are strong, professional relationships throughout the school. Adults set high expectations through the delivery of an ambitious and interesting curriculum. Pupils talk positively about the rewards and praise they receive from staff for their hard work, for their achievement and for making positive behaviour choices. Pupils' conduct is excellent in and around school. Pupils display consistently high levels of self-control. They are exceedingly respectful of each other and of staff. They value diversity and difference. Pupils readily offer support to their peers to help them in their work and play. Adults deal swiftly with the rare occurrence of any bullying. Leaders have designed an exciting curriculum for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well across a range of subjects. Pupils have access to a wide and rich set of experiences, which allow them to develop their interests, talents and character. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education. This includes children in the early years.

What the school should improve

• Curriculum thinking in a few foundation subjects is not as thought through as it is in others. This means teachers may lack some subject guidance to deliver these subjects as well as they do the core subjects. The school should ensure that all subjects reflect the high standards seen in the rest of the curriculum.

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