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18/05/04 - Moresby Primary School Ofsted report

Today, OFSTED published its performance report for Moresby Primary School in Whitehaven.  Inspectors’ overall assessment of the school was that is has some recognised strengths however is unsatisfactory and needs development in key areas.  The inspection took place from 15th– 17thMarch and confirmed some of the concerns already identified by the School & the governing body.

 

Mrs Adams, Headteacher says,

 

“The report has confirmed some of the areas where improvement is necessary that had already been identified.  The Governors staff and myself have already started to construct strategies to take the school forward, building on the strengths of the school.  I believe that the school can and will improve and I have a clear vision for its future development.  The staff of Moresby School are united in their commitment to provide the best possible education for all of our pupils.”

 

Gillian Troughton, Chair of Governors explains the process for improving the school.  She says,

 

“Moresby School does have many strengths including teaching which is better overall than in the previous inspection.  I believe under the leadership of our Headteacher Mrs Adams we will build on these strengths.  We are now working to produce an action plan addressing the issues set out in the Inspector’s report and will publish the plan at the beginning of July.  Although there are challenges ahead we believe that with the continued support of the Governing Body, parents and the wider community, the school will improve.”

The report identifies the following strengths

  •    Provision, teaching and achievement in the reception, Years 1 and 2, and year 6 classes are good
  •    The Headteacher is leading the school well
  •    Provision for pupil’s moral and social development is good and pupils have good attitudes to school and work and relationships are strong
  •    The quality of care for pupils is good
  •    Pupils with special educational needs achieve well because of good provision and the way that they benefit equally from what the school has to offer

The report also identifies the following areas for improvement

  •     Improve teaching and learning in years 3 – 6
  •     Raise standards and achievement in Mathematics
  •     Improve Governance and management
  •     Raise standards and achievement of the highest attaining pupils
  •     Improve the use and development of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills across the curriculum