Marshlands School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 February 2025

Promoting pupils' personal development is at the heart of the school's work. Leaders and staff, supported by parents and carers, work together to develop pupils' independence so they are well prepared for the next steps in their education. The school wants pupils to achieve their very best, and these high expectations are evident in the high-quality of learning that pupils experience. However, leaders are not complacent. They are aware of where further improvements are needed and are working well to address these. Pupils enjoy school and receive a warm welcome from staff every morning. Pupils are rarely absent. The school works closely with any families whose children find attending school a challenge. In most cases, pupils listen well and work hard in lessons. At breaktimes, they enjoy spending time with their friends and the staff, or simply enjoy the downtime, so they can relax. Positive, caring relationships underpin every aspect of school life. Staff know the pupils really well. As a result, pupils feel safe, and parents feel reassured that their children are cared for. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. They appreciate the support that their children receive and how this has a positive impact on their home life.

What the school should improve

• In some instances, the curriculum is not delivered effectively. Where this is the case, pupils are not supported well with their learning and they do not achieve as well as they could. This can also sometimes limit their ability to learn with an increasing level of independence. The school should identify and address any areas of inconsistency in curriculum implementation so that learning activities are well matched to pupils' needs, enabling pupils to achieve well.

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