Manor Park Primary School and Nursery

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 July 2023

Pupils are happy and well cared for at this school. From the early years to Year 6, pupils benefit from an ambitious, well-taught curriculum. Teachers insist that pupils achieve their best. The vast majority strive to do just that. They achieve well. The school values of respect, pride, responsibility, resilience and reflection are embedded throughout the curriculum and underpin the positive relationships between all in the community. Teachers have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Teachers model kind behaviours and, in turn, pupils in all classes are respectful to one another. Pupils enjoy the rewards they receive for behaving well and working hard. Pupils work well with one another in group work. They play happily at social times. Should bullying happen, leaders take swift action to resolve such issues. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils benefit from generous outdoor facilities. The large woodland, school garden, playground and apparatus give pupils a wide range of opportunities to explore, build, experiment and play. Pupils enjoy many visits that support their learning and development, including a residential trip to London in Year 6.

What the school should improve

• In a few foundation subjects, teachers are not sure how they should assess what pupils have learned. This means that teachers are not fully alert to misconceptions or gaps in pupils' knowledge. This slows pupils' progress through the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that teachers have the knowledge and skills they need to check that pupils have learned all that they should.

Read the full Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)