Moss Hey Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 January 2026

Pupils are proud to be part of Moss Hey. They enjoy coming to school and attend regularly. Nurturing relationships sit at the heart of school life. Staff know pupils well and show genuine care. Pupils can confidently identify trusted adults and speak openly about any worries. As a result, they feel safe, valued and that they truly belong. Pupils achieve well and show positive attitudes to learning. Teaching generally supports them to build knowledge and skills effectively. Leaders are strengthening this further so that children in the early years make similarly positive progress from their starting points. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive timely and effective support that reduces barriers to learning and wellbeing. They access the curriculum fully and achieve well alongside their peers. By the end of Year 6, pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils behave well and demonstrate kindness to one another. They are polite and respectful to staff and visitors. Pupils understand what it means to be a good friend. Older pupils take pride in supporting younger children as ‘Reception buddies’. Pupils say bullying does not happen and understand that any concerns would be dealt with quickly. Pupils learn how to stay safe and care for their wellbeing, including online safety and mental health. They learn about diversity, different religions and family structures and the importance of acceptance. Pupils value the range of opportunities beyond the academic curriculum. They participate in a variety of sports and represent the school enthusiastically in competitions, such as football and cross-country. Pupils thrive in positions of responsibility, including roles such as wellbeing and eco-councillors. These experiences help them develop leadership, citizenship and an understanding of how they can make a positive difference in their school and wider community. Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that safeguarding records provide a full picture of the actions taken by the school to promote pupils' wellbeing. • Leaders should ensure that recent developments to early years ensure that staff plan and model high-quality opportunities for children to practise and deepen their knowledge independently so that learning is more consistently embedded across the curriculum.

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