The latest Ofsted inspection at Middleton St Mary’s C of E Primary School has found that the school meets the expected standard across the board and is strong on Attendance and Behaviour.
In their report, which was published on Thursday (16 July 2026), Inspectors commented that:
“Pupils enjoy coming to this friendly and nurturing school. They feel safe and know that they are important. Pupils receive a warm welcome at the start of the day. They develop very positive relationships with staff. Pupils get started with their early bird activities willingly and enthusiastically. They want to be in school and they attend well.
“Pupils enjoy being involved in decisions that the school makes. They are truly listened to.”
In their finding about Attendance and Behaviour they said that:
“Pupils’ attendance is high. Attendance for disadvantaged pupils and for pupils who have other potential barriers to their learning has improved markedly.”
And that:
“A positive culture of high expectations for pupils’ behaviour is evident everywhere in the school. Pupils expect the highest standards of behaviour from each other.”
On Curriculum and Teaching the report states:
“Reading is taught to a high standard. Teachers model how to read tricky words and sentences. Pupils read a wide range of books and enjoy reading about new concepts, such as periods of history or different religions.”
And of the school’s Early years provision they noted:
“All leaders are focused on the fundamental importance of the early years. Leaders and governors have invested in the learning environment, resources and staffing to ensure that children have a high-quality experience that helps them to learn and develop well.”
Headteacher Naomi Wood commented:
“We are absolutely delighted with the report. It reflects the commitment and hard work of the staff team and governors.
“I feel very privileged to be the Headteacher of such a wonderful school and have such amazing children.”
You can read the full Ofsted Report here.
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