Marfleet Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 March 2022

Pupils speak positively about this happy and caring school. One group of pupils said that it is 'an awesome, safe place to learn'. The day starts for all pupils with circle time, where they check in and share how they are feeling. Pupils recognise how this gets them ready to learn. Leaders have high expectations of pupils. There is a strong emphasis on providing high- quality learning experiences. For example, children in Reception spoke with enthusiasm about a visit from an actress playing the part of Lily Belocca as part of a recent local history week. Pupils behave very well in lessons. At social times there is a calm, friendly atmosphere. Staff and older pupils help organise games for younger pupils, which they enjoy. Pupils are clear that bullying is rare. When it does happen, staff deal with it well. There are incredibly good relationships between pupils and their peers and between pupils and staff. Parents speak positively about the school. The vast majority of those who completed Ofsted's survey, Ofsted Parent View, would recommend the school to another parent. Those parents and carers who the inspector met with were equally as positive and described the school as a fabulous place.

What the school should improve

• The school's curriculum is not sufficiently well planned and sequenced in some subjects. It is clear that leaders are taking action to address this. Pupils sometimes struggle to use their developing knowledge and understanding to make connections in their learning. Leaders need to complete the process of reviewing and refining the curriculum in all subjects within their identified timescale. For this reason, the transitional arrangements have been applied.
• The mathematics curriculum is not well sequenced in all areas. This means that pupils' knowledge and understanding of some aspects of the school's mathematics curriculum are less secure. Leaders should ensure that the mathematics curriculum is well sequenced to enable pupils to develop strong knowledge across all areas of the school's mathematics curriculum, for instance in geometry and measures.
• The roles and responsibilities of the local governing body and the trustees are not well understood in some areas. This can result in a lack of clarity around lines of accountability. Trustees should review the responsibilities of the local governing body and the board of trustees to ensure that there is clarity in any delegation.

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