Manor Oak Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 May 2023

Pupils and staff have a strong sense of belonging here. Staff want the best for their pupils. Leaders give equal value to pupils' academic and personal development. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They described the school as friendly and that adults keep them safe. Staff work hard to ensure that learning is enjoyable and meaningful for pupils. This helps pupils to achieve well, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils' behaviour in lessons and as they move around school is calm. They understand adults' expectations and know they can talk to adults if they are worried. Pupils work and play well together. Pupils trust adults to deal with any issues should they occur. Parents and carers spoke positively about staff's communication with them, and of the care provided to their children. Leaders place a high priority on making sure that pupils have lots of different opportunities at school. This helps motivate pupils to work hard and be ready for secondary school. Pupils enjoy the wide range of after-school activities, including fencing and archery. They spoke enthusiastically about outings and visits that help with their learning. This includes performing in musical concerts.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, leaders do not identify the key content that pupils need to learn and when. This means that teaching in these subjects does not help some pupils to develop a secure understanding. Leaders should ensure that curricular thinking in these subjects identifies the important knowledge that pupils should learn so that they build their knowledge securely over time.

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