Marton Primary Academy and Nursery

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 May 2023

Pupils enjoy attending this school. They feel happy and safe. Pupils develop strong and trusting bonds with staff. They are confident that they can talk with any member of staff if they feel worried. Pupils know that their concerns will be taken seriously. On the rare occasions that bullying happens, leaders and staff deal with it swiftly. Staff expect pupils to behave well and to achieve their best. They also expect pupils to develop the social skills that they need to interact with their peers confidently. Pupils respond positively to these expectations. They behave well, build new knowledge securely and mix together harmoniously. Pupils are respectful. They do not judge each other. Rather they celebrate the rich diversity in the school. Pupils' various leadership roles help them to understand what it means to be an active citizen. Those pupils who act as eco-council members are passionate about the environment. Pupils strive to make a difference in the community. They work collaboratively to enhance the local environment and are keen to use the on- site forest and sensory garden. Pupils have a strong sense of social justice. For example, they organise own clothes days and cake sales to raise funds for the homeless and different children's charities.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, subject leaders do not have a thorough understanding of how well the curriculum is delivered. This limits the effectiveness of the advice that they give to teachers to improve their practice further. Senior leaders should make sure that curriculum leaders have the expertise that they need to evaluate how well the curriculum is delivered in their respective subject areas.

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