Ofsted
In July 2024 Old Moat Primary was inspected by Ofsted and judged to be "Outstanding" in all areas.
Below is a summary of key findings from the report. To view the full report, please refer to the downloads section at the bottom of this page.
Ofsted Report 2024
Summary of key findings for parents and pupils
• 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.
• The school is unswervingly ambitious for pupils’ academic achievement. 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.
• The trust’s motto, ‘together we make the difference’, sits at the heart of all that the school does. Staff’s professional development is a top priority. Staff value joining forces with colleagues from other schools in the trust to hone their practice and are very proud to work at the school.
• Staff know how to identify the signs that pupils might need additional help, including those with SEND. Staff adapt their delivery of the curriculum for these pupils skilfully.
• The school’s reading curriculum is highly effective. It places a strong focus on developing children’s vocabulary as soon as they enter the Nursery Year. Staff deliver the school’s phonics programme exceptionally well.
• The school’s approach to supporting pupils’ personal development is exceptional. Pupils benefit from carefully selected cultural trips and visits that enhance and deepen their learning.
• The school benefits from strong and highly effective leadership. Trustees and members of the local governing committee know the school remarkably well. They deploy their wide-ranging expertise with great determination to ensure that pupils at this school make a strong and successful start to their education.
Parent View
Parents can give their opinions of Old Moat through the parent view section of the Ofsted website here.
Academic Results
The school's latest statutory academic results can be found here. There is a document on the downloads page which provides further information about EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
Downloads
Ofsted Report July 2013
Recent Ofsted Report May 2019