Mayfield Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

Pupils at this large, diverse primary school are happy and safe. Pupils from the on-site deaf support centre are well integrated into school life. Other pupils benefit from their inclusion, including by learning some signing (British Sign Language) and the appreciation of diversity. There is a strong feeling of teamwork among staff, pupils and parents. Pupils enjoy the varied learning opportunities provided for them. The local environment, including museums and university facilities, is used regularly to supplement and reinforce learning in the classroom. Outdoor learning opportunities are included for all. Pupils appreciate this variety, which helps them to understand what they have been taught. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school's wide enrichment offer. Pupils achieve well. Staff have high expectations for pupils, particularly those needing additional support. Pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum, although in a few subjects the work provided does not always closely match their needs. Pupils behave well in and around the school. They work well together and support one another. Pupils are tolerant and accepting of individual needs. Relationships between adults and pupils are respectful and supportive.

What the school should improve

• Occasionally, teachers do not use assessment to identify when pupils are ready to learn more-complex knowledge or challenging content. This means some pupils who demonstrate secure prior knowledge are not able to extend their learning when they are ready to do so, which slows their progress. Leaders need to ensure that staff use assessment effectively to support all pupils to move on to learn more ambitious content as soon as they are ready to do so.

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