Markland Hill Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 December 2024

Pupils thrive in an environment where 'Everybody is Somebody'. They benefit from a culture where all pupils are supported to develop their potential while finding their unique talents and interests. Pupils enjoy attending school. They feel that staff keep them safe and empower them to know how to stay safe out of school. Pupils excel in their learning and flourish at this school. They live up to the school's high expectations. Pupils achieve exceptionally well and become confident, articulate learners. Around school and in lessons, pupils' behaviour is exemplary. The school sets high standards for pupils' behaviour, and they respond positively to these. Pupils demonstrate highly positive and mature attitudes to learning. They show determination and are encouraged to develop their leadership skills. For example, they have opportunities to become school ambassadors, house captains and prefects. An extensive range of personal development opportunities are on offer for all. The '50 things to do before you leave' programme provides a rich range of experiences for all pupils. These include making money through enterprise, cooking on a campfire and creating a movie. Pupils profit from the school's exceptionally well-designed enrichment programme. For example, many pupils attend extra-curricular clubs such as golf, chess and fencing.

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