Middleton Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 November 2022

Middleton Primary is a friendly and welcoming school. Staff have high expectations of pupils' attitudes and behaviour. Lessons are calm. Pupils focus on their learning. Bullying is extremely rare. Pupils are confident in reporting any concerns they have about behaviour to staff. Pupils rarely behave poorly but when they do, staff manage this effectively. At social times, pupils play well together. Staff interact with pupils as they play. This helps foster positive relationships. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are extremely well supported, including those with a high level of need. In the early years, children are nurtured and learn well. Staff build strong relationships with parents and carers. This helps pupils get off to a good start. For example, staff help parents understand how to support their child with reading. Pupils have lots of opportunities to take on roles of responsibility. Eco-warriors help to look after the school environment. House captains award tickets to pupils who contribute well during lessons. Year 6 pupils support younger children with their reading. Pupils undertaking these responsibilities help to build a supportive atmosphere within this school where pupils are keen to do well.

What the school should improve

• In some foundation subjects, the curriculum is not broken down to show the small steps pupils need to take to gain the knowledge leaders intend. The most important knowledge that pupils should secure is not clearly emphasised and assessed. Leaders should continue to develop the curriculum, ensuring it is clear what pupils will learn and how this will be assessed at each stage of the curriculum.

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