Millfield Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 February 2024

Pupils at Millfield love their school. They say it is like a family. Pupils are polite and courteous. Staff encourage pupils to be brave and try hard. Pupils learn to build on their strengths and persist in overcoming challenges. They value and respond positively to feedback. Pupils enjoy an ambitious and exciting curriculum. This begins in the early years, where children get off to a good start by developing their confidence and interests. As pupils progress, they build on these strong foundations. Pupils have opportunities to practise and apply their knowledge in different ways. A range of memorable trips and visitors brings learning to life. These activities deepen pupils' understanding of the curriculum. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils behave well. They show kindness and respect for one another. They talk about different kinds of behaviours and how to stay safe. Older pupils reflect on and discuss the impact of the school's values on their own personal development. These values include to try hard, join in and play fair. Pupils talk about how they have overcome personal challenges or loss. They value the support of their peers and the staff at the school.

What the school should improve

• Staff are still getting to grips with teaching the new curriculum in some subjects. Leaders are developing ways of checking what is happening in classrooms. As a result, the quality of pupils' learning experiences varies and, in these subjects, some pupils do not learn as much as they could. Leaders should agree a way of checking how the curriculum is delivered and continue to train teachers in how to teach all subjects effectively.

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