We Respect:

• Our values of ‘respect, achieve, enjoy and believe’ shine through at our friendly and inclusive school. Pupils know and understand these values. 
• Positive relationships underpin this school, enriched by the reciprocal relationships with the local church and community. Consequently, Morton serves, and is served by its community, enabling all to flourish through a culture of generosity, care and love. SIAMS 2024
• Parents and carers value the school’s caring ethos. They feel that their children are taught well and that children are ‘challenged and well looked after’. Parents with children new to the school spoke to me about how well their children had settled into the school, and the progress that they were now making. OFSTED 2019
• Pupil’s personal development is a strength. We have strong links with the local community. Pupils live out the school’s vision of serving others through a range of roles of responsibility and leadership. SIAMS 2024

 

We Achieve:

• We provide our pupils with a stimulating and well-thought-through curriculum and are proud of our robust and consistent teaching approaches across the school.
• Leaders and governors have ensured that children get off to a strong start in the early years foundation stage. The  Nursery provision provides a bright, stimulating environment for learning and play. OFSTED 2019
• Standards in Year 6 are in the top 10% of all school's nationally in many areas of the assessed curriculum.
• The curriculum encourages pupils to flourish in their learning and to use knowledge wisely. This reflects the school’s vision of achieving anything in life’s journey. The ambitious curriculum is supported in its development by the trust and focusses on growing the talents of each pupil.

 

We Enjoy:

• Pupils told me that this is a friendly school where everyone feels welcomed. They enjoy their learning. Pupils told me that, ‘they learn in a fun way,’ and that, ‘teachers are really good at helping you learn things in different ways’. They spoke with enthusiasm about the exciting visits and learning activities that the school provides. OFSTED 2019
• Children in both the Little Owls nursery and the Reception class get off to a good start.
• We embrace enrichment opportunities such as school trips to local farm parks, PGL, the pantomime and a vast amount of sporting opportunities.
• Pupils told me that they feel safe in school. They report that bullying is rare and they were confident that adults would sort it out quickly when it did occur. They are taught about e-safety and spoke confidently to me about how to stay safe online. OFSTED 2019

We Believe:

• Parents and carers value the school’s caring ethos. They feel that their children are taught well and that children are ‘challenged and well looked after’. Parents with children new to the school spoke to me about how well their children had settled into the school, and the progress that they were now making. OFSTED 2019
• Collective worship has a significant impact on the school's ethos, especially on the positive relationships that arise as a consequence. This is because worship is framed in a joyful and engaging experience. SIAMS 2024
• Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is promoted well. Respect for different cultures and religions is fostered through visits to different places of worship, visitors to school and through the wider curriculum. OFSTED 2019

If you would like to find out more please read our 2024 Parent Feedback