Martins Wood Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 December 2025

Pupils talk very positively about their school. Recent changes that leaders have made ensure that pupils behave well, learn successfully and are kept safe. They make friends here and are well cared for by staff who are ambitious for what they can achieve. Calm and orderly classrooms support pupils to learn well. Pupils play safely and happily together at social times. Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively by staff should it arise. Children in the early years get off to a positive start to school and quickly settle into routines and their learning. In lessons, pupils try hard and find learning enjoyable. They value the support that they receive from adults if they find learning tricky. Pupils now achieve more successfully in reading, writing and mathematics. They leave school generally achieving in line with national expectations by the end of Year 6. This helps to prepare them well for secondary school. Pupils with specific barriers to learning are also ably supported to access the curriculum. Pupils follow the school's values of 'be safe, be kind, keep trying'. They enjoy receiving medals and house points for demonstrating these values. Pupils share their views about school and influence decisions through ways such as the elected 'Pupil Parliament'. Pupils are polite, respectful and open to different viewpoints. They are encouraged to be kind and understanding. Pupils have opportunities to broaden their horizons by learning about other cultures and through being able to take part in visits, such as to the science centre and a residential. Music and sport play are important parts of school life. Older pupils are given opportunities to act as role models, for example being buddies to younger pupils. These opportunities help to improve pupils' confidence and self-esteem.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that teachers refine their assessment of pupils' writing so that their checks precisely inform pupils' next steps, address misconceptions and help pupils to achieve consistently highly.
• Leaders should continue their work to ensure that the targets that are set for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well matched to their needs and starting points, especially in pupils' writing.

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