Moat Primary Academy Celebrates Positive Ofsted Report

Led by Headteacher, Katrina Spendlove, the school “cares deeply for the pupils” and the report recognises its remarkable progress.

The inspection took place on 20th and 21st February and received the following judgements:

• Overall Effectiveness: Good
• Quality of Education: Good
• Behaviour and Attitudes: Good
• Personal Development: Good
• Leadership and Management: Good
• Early Years provision: Good

The inspection showcases a significant leap from the school’s previous grade and the inspectors made the following key points in their report:

Quality of Education: Moat Primary Academy was lauded for its dedication to providing an enriching curriculum that inspires students to excel academically.

Behaviour and Attitudes: The report highlighted the positive attitudes of students towards learning and their supportive relationships with staff, creating a nurturing environment conducive to academic growth.

Personal Development: The school's commitment to providing diverse opportunities for students' personal growth through extracurricular activities, trips, and clubs was commended.

Leadership and Management: Under the leadership of Headteacher Katrina Spendlove with support from the Greenshaw Learning Trust, Moat Primary Academy has demonstrated exceptional leadership and management, driving substantial progress across all areas of school management.

Early Years Provision: Moat Primary Academy was praised for providing a strong foundation for children's learning, fostering cooperation, independence, and a love for reading from an early age.

In response to the feedback, Moat Primary Academy remains committed to building upon its successes and working collaboratively with parents, carers, and the trust to further enhance the educational experience for all students.

Katrina Spendlove, Headteacher, said: "We are delighted that Ofsted has recognised that Moat is a good school in the recent inspection. The outcome is as a result of the efforts made by our whole school community, pupils, parents and staff who work tirelessly together to be the best that they can be."

Liz Easaw, GLT's Director of Primary Education, said:"We are absolutely thrilled to see Moat Primary recognised for the wonderful school that it is. Staff go above and beyond for children and families who deserve to be in such a great school. The Greenshaw Learning trust is proud to build on the legacy of its exceptional team who joined from Phoenix Learning Alliance."

Read the full report here and for more information about Moat Primary Academy, you can visit the school’s website.