Manor Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 February 2023

Manor Primary School is a warm and welcoming place for visitors. A comment made by one pupil echoes the views of many others: 'The school is a very friendly community.' Pupils look out for each other. For example, if a pupil is sitting in 'the friendship station' at breaktime or lunchtime, Year 6 pupils know that they are feeling upset and will go over and help them. Relationships between staff and pupils are based on mutual respect. As a result, the school is a calm environment in which to learn. Pupils behave well. Bullying does not worry pupils. They know that leaders will respond to reported incidents and take effective action. Consequently, this helps pupils to feel safe. The school motto, 'To be the best that we can be', is reflected in the high aspirations leaders have of the pupils. Pupils live up to these expectations. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Leaders teach pupils how to be responsible, active citizens. They do this by giving them roles and responsibilities, such as sports leaders, librarians, school ambassadors and eco- champions. Pupils are proud to take on these roles.

What the school should improve

• The leadership team lacks sufficient capacity to sustain the effectiveness of the school. Leaders take on many responsibilities beyond their roles. This limits the potential for the school to sustain its effectiveness and to improve further. Governors should persist in their efforts to recruit at both senior and middle leadership levels so the school has the leadership capacity it needs.

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