Old Moat Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 July 2024

Pupils flourish at this school. They leave at the end of Year 6 as well-rounded and thoughtful individuals. Pupils relish the many opportunities that they have to bring about the changes that they want to see. For example, pupils who act as 'green heroes' raise money to buy saplings and seeds to grow fruit and vegetables. They play a pivotal role in educating others about healthy eating and active lifestyles. Children in the early years settle seamlessly into the school's highly effective routines for learning. Pupils who find it more challenging to manage their own behaviour are supported with sensitivity and understanding. A calm and purposeful atmosphere pervades the school. Some pupils join the school at different times in the year. They receive a warm welcome and quickly feel part of this vibrant school community. Pupils celebrate diversity. Their respectful attitudes help to make the school a happy and exciting place to learn. The school is unswervingly ambitious for pupils' academic achievement. It removes pupils' barriers to learning carefully and skilfully. Pupils achieve exceptionally well, despite their differing starting points. This is particularly true for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who blossom as a result of the expert support that they receive from staff who know them exceptionally well.

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