Manland Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Leaders have secured the commitment of staff to their aspirational vision successfully. Consequently, the school continues to improve.

Governors have a secure understanding of the strengths of, and next steps for, the school. They are effective in supporting leaders to move the school forward. Pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities are very well cared for.

Their academic and social needs are understood and met across the school. Pupils behave well and develop a strong appreciation for treating others with care and respect. They look after each other.

Teachers follow agreed sequences of work well which... help pupils to grow in understanding over time. They often set work which challenges pupils. Early years provision is a strength of the school.

Clear leadership, highly effective teaching and children's excellent progress across all areas of early learning are features of Reception. Senior leaders have trained middle leaders to monitor and develop the quality of provision in their areas of responsibility. It is too early to see the impact of middle leaders' work.

While teachers typically provide extra work for pupils who have moved ahead in their learning, it is not always closely matched to pupils' starting points. It sometimes does not challenge pupils as much as it could.

Information about this school

Manland Primary School is an average-sized primary school serving the area of Harpenden.

The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is below the national average. The proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities, and the proportion of pupils who have an education, health and care plan to support their needs is lower than the national average. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is broadly in line with the national average.

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