'Pupils know their school is a special place' - Primary school in Newport graded as 'outstanding' across the board

The education watchdog was with impressed with the school's offerings and have found it to have maintained its 'Outstanding' standards.

Impressively, the school's quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years provision have all been graded as 'Outstanding'.

Relationships are described as a strength at the school. Ofsted said staff and pupils treat each other with "kindness and respect". 

Furthermore, teachers at Moorfield are said to have "strong subject knowledge," and pupils development is said to be a "priority" to the school.

In a report published on Tuesday (May 6), Moorfield has been commended for offering a wide range of opportunities for pupils to develop sporting and musical talents.

It said: "Pupils at Moorfield know their school is a special place. They are keen to come to school to get on with their learning and spend time with their friends. Pupils have a positive attitude in all they do. They model the ‘Moorfield Mindset’ at every opportunity.

"The school has high expectations for its pupils. The school’s curriculum is ambitious, and pupils achieve well. Pupils are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps in education. Pupils’ behaviour during lessons and as they move around the school is superb. Pupils feel safe at school. They say that staff will help them with any worries they might have.

"Relationships are a strength at this school. Staff and pupils treat each other with kindness and respect.

"Pupils eagerly take part in various sports and cross-school competitions. Adults make sure that everyone has the chance to be involved.

"The school ensures that there are plenty of opportunities for residential visits. These are linked to pupils’ learning in different subjects. They also develop pupils’ character, particularly their confidence, resilience and independence.

"Pupils look forward to visits to France, York and a local outdoor education centre. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly supportive of the school and the work it does to help their children to flourish."

The full report can be read here.