Muxton Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 June 2024

Children make a positive start to their education in the early years. They are quick to settle into routines. They play and learn happily together. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) play a full part in school life. The school is determined for all pupils to succeed. Since the previous inspection, changes have been made to help pupils to be more successful. This has included ensuring that pupils who fall behind with their reading are given the support they need to become fluent and confident readers. Most pupils are respectful towards staff and work hard during lessons. However, some pupils do not always behave well in lessons or around the school. This means that, sometimes, pupils cannot concentrate on their learning due to the behaviour of others. Expectations for pupils' behaviour are not consistently high in some year groups. Some pupils' behaviour on the playground is not reliably positive. Most pupils feel safe in school. Some pupils say that the behaviour of others affects their well-being. They feel confident to share any worries with trusted adults. Pupils value the wide range of opportunities on offer. These develop pupils' skills and interests in many areas, such as sport music and reading.

What the school should improve

• The school's expectations for pupils' behaviour are not consistently high enough. Low-level disruption in lessons and unkind behaviour is not always dealt with effectively. Some pupils do not demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and each other. The school should develop a culture where low-level disruption is not tolerated, incidents are dealt with effectively and positive behaviours are the norm.
• Communication between school and home is not as effective as it should be. Some parents do not feel that the school listens and responds effectively to concerns they raise. The school should ensure that it improves communication between school and home where there are concerns.
• There have been several changes to governance recently. While the current members are committed and have ambitious plans, these are in the very early stages of development. As a result, over time, governors have not sufficiently undertaken their roles to effectively support and challenge the school. The governing body should ensure that governors receive the training and support they need to effectively carry out their duties fully.

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