Manor Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 April 2024

The vision for pupils to 'learn and believe, aspire and achieve' is proudly fulfilled across all ages in this thriving school. Despite the school being larger than average, parents say that it feels like a family. This togetherness is achieved through consistently high expectations and a shared commitment to inclusivity. Pupils accomplish strong success in reading, writing and mathematics. Across other subjects, pupils work hard and achieve well. This includes disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who benefit from strong support to fully access the school's rich curriculum. Relationships are nurturing and supportive. Expectations are well understood, ensuring kind and respectful behaviour from children blossoming in early years to the role models in Year 6. School life is enriched with experiences, such as museum visits to enhance pupils' historical knowledge. 'Virtual' visits to Shanghai and a mosque are also highlights. Pupils love welcoming inspirational visitors, such as authors, police officers and dog charities. The school 'careers fair' empowers pupils with high ambitions for the future. Pupils say, 'This school really cares about us.' They appreciate the extensive pastoral care provided by the caring staff. Pupils feel safe, special and valued because they are at the heart of everything at this school.

What the school should improve

• Assessment is not fully embedded in every subject. This means that teachers may not always precisely identify gaps in pupils' long-term knowledge. The school must continue to embed its assessment approach to inform teaching and ensure that pupils can securely recall key content across the whole curriculum.

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