Milton Park Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 June 2024

Pupils love coming to this wonderfully inclusive school. Staff have created a nurturing environment, so pupils feel safe and listened to. Pupils understand their emotions and staff help pupils to feel calm and ready for learning. Pupils' achievement is improving each year because staff focus well on the areas that make the most difference to pupils' understanding. The school has high expectations of behaviour, based around their three simple rules: be safe, be respectful and do your best. Pupils play together well on the playground, showing tolerance and respect for one another. They feel truly listened to through the many ways the school seeks pupils' views. As a result, pupils behave well and low-level disruption to learning is rare. Pupil leaders make a highly effective and positive contribution to the school community. Leadership opportunities include roles such as prefects and eco- champions. Well-trained pupil anti-bullying ambassadors help promote positive relationships across the school. These opportunities develop pupils' resilience and compassion. Pupils also benefit from a rich set of experiences that develop their understanding of the world around them. These include visits to local museums and the seaside.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, teachers do not always use assessment well enough. Where this is the case, some pupils do not remember what they have learned before in sufficient detail. The school must ensure that teachers in all subjects assess what pupils know equally effectively.

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