Askern Moss Road Infant Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 July 2023

Pupils are proud of their school. They are eager to learn and enjoy their lessons. They benefit from a wide range of opportunities through the strong partnership culture of the schools in the trust. Parents and carers are delighted with the many inter-school sporting events on offer. Children as young as five played in the after- school rounders tournament. Pupils are developing a competitive streak along with good sportsmanship skills. There are plenty of curriculum enrichment opportunities in school too. Pupils enjoy singing in the school choir and performing to their parents. There are several after- school clubs, including for street dance and drama. This helps to develop pupils' talents and wider interests. Pupils behave well and respect others. They feel happy and safe because there is no bullying. Leaders celebrate diversity and different cultures. Pupils access a rich curriculum, including Black History Month and Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month. Pupils learn about traditions and lifestyles in their community and the wider world. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum. Most pupils are achieving as well as they should for their age. Some pupils are falling behind because they miss school too often. Leaders are determined to improve attendance rates so that all pupils achieve well at school.

What the school should improve

• The quality of education in early years is inconsistent. The curriculum is well planned but it is not implemented at the required pace or with sufficient ambition in Reception Year. This means that children are not prepared well enough for the Year 1 curriculum, including for early reading and phonics. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is implemented consistently well in early years to enable all children to make good progress, with a higher proportion ready for key stage 1 when they leave Reception Year.
• The rate of persistent absence is high. Some pupils are missing out on their full statutory entitlement to education. As a result, these pupils are not achieving as well as they should for their age. This includes some of the most able pupils. Leaders should continue to work closely with parents to improve the attendance rates of pupils who are persistent absentees.

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