Millway Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 February 2024

Pupils, and children in the early years, are happy and safe in this school. They know and understand the importance of the school's values to 'listen, respect and persevere'. Pupils often reflect on these values in whole-school assemblies. They know that staff expect them to behave well and make good behaviour choices. Pupils play together happily during playtimes. The school has ambitious aims for pupils' understanding of diversity. Pupils' cultural development is prioritised. The school makes sure that 'diversity' is a golden thread through the curriculum. Pupils learn about a broad range of different religions and beliefs. They visit places of worship, such as a Hindu temple, to broaden their understanding of different faiths. Pupils talk positively about this learning. The school ensures that pupils learn about staying safe. Pupils can speak confidently about subjects such as computing and how to stay safe online. They can confidently recall that they have five trusted adults they can speak to. Pupils value the broad range of clubs and opportunities available, including sports activities. They enjoy attending football club. They compete in cross-country events against other schools. They organise their own dance club at lunchtime. Pupils love being awarded badges when they represent the school in tournaments or performances.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, the curriculum does not identify precisely enough the key knowledge that pupils need to learn. When this is the case, pupils cannot always recall important information that they need to know. The school must ensure that the curriculum in each subject identifies specifically what pupils should learn and when.
• Strategies to check pupils' knowledge are not always used consistently well. Pupils' misconceptions are not always accurately identified or fully resolved. The school should ensure that approaches used to check what pupils know and understand are suitably effective.
• The recently formed governing body is in the process of establishing its procedures to oversee the school's work. Current processes used to support and challenge the school are not as sharply focused as they should be. The school should ensure that the governing body has suitable systems and procedures in place so that it can support the school as it continues to improve.

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