Lichfield School a “Significant Difference to the Lives of Pupils” According to Ofsted Report

Maple Hayes Hall School Maintains 'Good' Status in Latest Ofsted Report

Staff and pupils at Maple Hayes Hall School in Lichfield are celebrating after receiving a positive Ofsted report that confirms the school's 'Good' rating across all areas.

Lead inspectors praised the school for making "a significant difference to the lives of pupils who have previously struggled to learn in the past," highlighting the school's highly successful approach to teaching literacy and its high expectations for all pupils.

The report emphasised how pupils "quickly grow in confidence" at Maple Hayes, with inspectors noting that "for the first time, many pupils quickly succeed in learning to read and write, and they begin to have ambitions for the future and determination to succeed."

The school was rated 'Good' across all main categories including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The inspection also confirmed that the school meets all independent school standards.

Inspectors particularly highlighted the "exceptionally positive" relationships between staff and pupils, noting that behaviour is "a strength" of the school. The report praised how pupils develop "exemplary attitudes to their learning," with many stating that "this school has changed their lives for the better."

David Lowe, Headteacher at Maple Hayes Hall, said: "We are delighted that Ofsted has recognised our continued commitment to providing high-quality education for children with dyslexia. The report reflects the dedication of our staff and the remarkable progress our pupils make through our unique teaching approach."

Dr Daryl Brown, Co-Principal alongside Dr Neville Brown, added: "The report highlights how our specialist literacy curriculum helps pupils who previously couldn't read to develop these vital skills. It's particularly gratifying to see recognition of how pupils build a wide and varied vocabulary, with their handwriting and spelling reaching very high standards."

Maple Hayes Hall School, founded by Dr Neville Brown, continues to utilise its unique morphological approach to teaching literacy, using icons to make a visual link between meaning and spelling instead of traditional phonics methods. The school caters for pupils aged 7-16 who have specific difficulties with reading, writing and spelling.