Maltby Manor Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 February 2023

Pupils are at the heart of this nurturing and vibrant school. They feel safe and valued as individuals. Pupils form strong relationships with the staff. Parents and carers appreciate the guidance and support that staff provide. High expectations permeate every aspect of school life. Leaders place no limits on what pupils can accomplish. In classrooms, there is a purposeful buzz of learning. Playtimes are cheerful occasions when pupils have fun. Pupils are rightly confident that any unkind behaviour or bullying will not be tolerated. They have a strong sense of how they should look after themselves and each other. The sense of inclusion that pervades the school means that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), do well. All achievements are celebrated meaningfully, and pupils have access to an impressive range of extracurricular and enrichment activities. They contribute wholeheartedly to their local community through raising money for charity, donating to foodbanks and local litter-picking. Pupils play an active part in school through the roles of student leader, sports leader and eco- warrior. These help to develop pupils' character exceptionally well.

What the school should improve

• There are inconsistencies in how well some of the curriculum is taught across the school. As a result, some activities do not build on prior learning securely. This means that some pupils could develop gaps in their learning. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is taught consistently well across the school, so that pupils can build effectively on their prior learning.

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