Moorside Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 February 2023

Pupils are proud to attend Moorside Community Primary School. The school's 'PROUD' expectations are woven through all aspects of school life. They are known by all staff and pupils. 'We are all a big family; we all talk to each other and look after each other like a family,' was a pupil quote that captures the caring and welcoming ethos of the school. There is a culture of respect across the school which is based on positive relationships. Pupils are happy and thriving. They feel safe in school. Pupils know they have trusted adults in school who will listen and support them, both socially and academically. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning. Behaviour expectations are consistently applied by staff. The calm and respectful behaviour seen inside the school is mirrored outside. At playtimes, pupils access activities which promote collaboration, cooperation and teamwork. Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident that if it is reported, it will be dealt with swiftly and effectively.

What the school should improve

• The lowest-attaining pupils do not always receive the strongest support in the teaching of early reading. This means they are not secure in the knowledge they require to become confident early readers. Leaders must ensure that all staff who teach, tutor and support the lowest-attaining pupils in reading across school have the necessary skills and experience to enable these pupils to catch up swiftly and begin to read fluently.
• Some pupils have gaps in their mathematical understanding. These pupils do not have the foundations to build increasing mathematical understanding and reasoning skills. Leaders must ensure that teachers continue to check carefully what pupils know and remember in mathematics so that they can effectively support, intervene and close any gaps in pupils' learning.

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