Marriott Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 May 2022

Pupils say that they like coming to Marriott. They feel listened to. They say that it is a 'big family' where staff care for them and want the best for them all. Pupils proudly walk Winnie, the therapy dog, around the grounds. She is adored wherever she goes. Pupils told inspectors how staff set a good example to them and help them to behave well. They like the 'Marriott's Merits' system, and the certificates and rewards they get for good attendance. They love the many inter-school sporting competitions and clubs provided. They say that lessons are 'fun'. These are not interrupted by poor behaviour, and pupils work hard. Teachers help them to catch up in their learning after the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pupils are clear that, while there is some bullying from time to time, they feel safe in school. Staff generally sort out any unkindness quickly and firmly. Pupils get on together happily. Some pupils find it difficult to manage their own behaviour, but this is very well dealt with. The adults in 'the hub' provide exceptional support. Staff welcome to the school every pupil, regardless of how high their level of need is. They refuse to give up on any one of them.

What the school should improve

• Some teachers are relatively new to the school or their roles. Leaders of some foundation subjects are not as clear as they could be about how their colleagues are using the assessment systems, some of which have only recently been implemented. This risks the school's capacity to attend to any weaknesses with promptness and precision. Senior leaders should ensure that all subject leaders are given support to develop a secure, consistent understanding of assessment use and findings in the subject for which they are responsible, so that they can make any adjustments needed.

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