Ofsted praises Mayplace Primary School for ‘ambitious curriculum’ and commitment to pupils’ ‘personal development’

Whilst the government changed the Ofsted framework in September so schools no longer receive a one-word judgement, Mayplace received the top grade of ‘Outstanding’ for pupils’ behaviour and attitudes, personal development and its early years provision. It also achieved ‘Good’ for the quality of education and leadership and management of the school.

Ofsted praised how the school ‘succeeds in making pupils feel valued and included’, commending Mayplace’s provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Inspectors also commented that the school has ‘designed an ambitious curriculum from the early years through to Year 6’ and ‘pupils’ personal development is a strength of the school’.

Highlights from the report included:

· Pupils are proud of their school and show respect and care for all members of its community

· The curriculum is designed to ensure pupils’ knowledge and understanding grows and is built on throughout their time at the school

· Staff deliver learning effectively and pupils respond well to this and have excellent attitudes to learning

· A love of reading is fostered throughout the school

· Pupils, including those with SEND, benefit from an interesting and challenging curriculum

· Pupils’ behaviour is excellent, both in lessons and around the school

· Pupils are encouraged and supported to attend clubs both before and after school. They also enjoy visits to places such as museums and a farm and taking part in residential trips

· Staff are overwhelmingly positive about working at this school

· Parents praise the staff, the support for pupils with SEND and the pupils’ behaviour.

Rachael Flaherty, Headteacher at Mayplace Primary School, said:

“We are really proud of this outcome as it reflects the brilliant and vibrant school community that we have here at Mayplace. Our staff are committed to ensuring our children receive the best possible education and we are driven by our school values of love of learning, leading learning, team and belonging.

“I would like to thank our families for their support and our pupils who bring such a fantastic attitude to their learning, and also to our talented team of staff. We will continue to work together to ensure our pupils continue to receive high-quality education, care and development to give them the best start in life.”

Lorna Hamilton, CEO of The Primary First Trust, said:

“We are delighted for Mayplace Primary School and this report is hugely well deserved. The leadership team, teachers and support staff alongside the Trust all work together to ensure pupils receive a truly first-class education every day. I look forward to continuing to work alongside the team and support the school to continue to maintain and grow its provision even further.”