Medmerry Primary celebrates a positive Ofsted visit

In November 2024 the team at Medmerry Primary School welcomed Ofsted for the school’s first inspection since 2018. Although single word judgements have now been removed by Ofsted, the subsequent report praised Medmerry confirming that the school has maintained progress since first being judged as Good in 2010. The inspector noted that Medmerry’s pupils love coming to school and feel safe. They also commended the children’s positive behaviour and attitude to learning.

The report noted some of Medmerry’s particular strengths including:

• The wide range of opportunities available to pupils including external visits, school trips and playing their part in the local community
• Strong support for pupils with SEND
• Staff’s commitment to doing their very best for pupils

The Ofsted report also touched on the thoughtful and well constructed teaching which had been seen, along with dedication on preparing pupils well for life in modern Britain. In addition, Ofsted highlighted the impact Medmerry’s new 'Connect, Collaborate, Challenge’ school values are having on developing pupil’s characters.

Medmerry was one of the first schools to join our trust and this is our third Ofsted inspection together. Maintaining good standards is a challenge in itself in today’s educational climate and so we are delighted that Ofsted recognised Medmerry’s progress and noted how well the school’s leaders and staff team and our trust work well together to continue to improve outcomes for children.

The full inspection report can be found here: https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50265024