The Montessori Place

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 July 2025

This remarkable place provides an inspirational, safe and nurturing environment in which pupils flourish. They are extremely polite and treat others with genuine respect and consideration. Pupils are exceptionally happy and feel a strong sense of belonging here. As they progress through the school, pupils demonstrate their resilience, independence and sense of personal responsibility superbly. The school sets exceptionally high expectations of learning and behaviour, and pupils consistently rise to meet these. Expert staff know pupils amazingly well. They have a compelling ambition and determination that pupils will benefit from an extensive and rich learning experience, and they do. Pupils attend extremely well and achieve very high academic standards. Consequently, pupils are prepared very effectively for all that the future brings. Pupils' enthusiasm for learning is impressive. From the moment the youngest children join the 'Infant Community', they are fully immersed in all that the school has to offer. A wide array of captivating activities sparks pupils' imagination and natural curiosity about the world around them. They thoroughly enjoy working collaboratively, in pairs or small groups, with younger and older pupils alike. Pupils listen carefully to each other and share their ideas clearly and confidently.

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