Maple Grove Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 January 2026

Pupils are happy at Maple Grove. They are always ready to share a smile with new visitors, familiar adults and their peers. They show teamwork and kindness in all they do. Pupils enjoy coming to school because it is a place where kindness and care are valued. Consequently, pupils attend regularly. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and respectful. Pupils say that bullying does not happen. Pupils treat each other with consideration and compassion. This creates a supportive environment where everyone feels included. Pupils experience a happy, safe and well-structured environment. Routines are clear and consistent, and this helps pupils know what is expected of them. They appreciate the rewards on offer, including the raffle tickets at lunchtime. Pupils enjoy the wide range of jobs on offer, and they serve the school community with pride. By learning to have respect for others and having opportunities to take responsibility, pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils feel safe. From the moment they arrive at school, they are greeted warmly by staff. This helps to create a calm and purposeful start to the day and foster a sense of belonging. These well-developed routines mean that learning time is maximized. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs identified quickly. Staff promptly identify pupils who need extra support. Staff act on advice. This ensures that resources and strategies in place support pupils to achieve in their learning. Pupils are curious and confident, which begins from the early years. Children like to ask questions about activities. Teachers check pupils' learning regularly. They provide feedback so that pupils understand how to improve. This approach builds confidence, particularly in core subjects such as English and mathematics, and, as a result, pupils achieve well. Pupils confidently talk about what they have learned with clarity and pride. In some foundation subjects, pupils are developing confidence, but teachers encourage discussion and curiosity to strengthen understanding.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should strengthen assessment systems so that leaders and teachers have a consistently accurate overview of what pupils know and can do across the curriculum.
• Teachers should routinely check pupils' prior learning to identify misconceptions promptly and adapt teaching accordingly, ensuring gaps in understanding are addressed before pupils move on.

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