Audley Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 February 2024

Pupils flourish at this welcoming school where everyone feels valued regardless of their differences. The school is ambitious for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Many pupils are at the early stages of learning to speak English as an additional language when they join the school. Staff effectively support pupils in developing their vocabulary and spoken English. Pupils embrace the learning opportunities that the school provides for them and achieve well. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Children in the Nursery and Reception Years quickly learn the importance of the school rules. Staff in the early years ably support children to learn how to cooperate and share. Pupils are well mannered and caring. They benefit from positive relationships with staff which help to make them feel happy at school. Pupils value the opportunities that they have to take on responsibilities in school, such as being a member of the school council. Pupils value their school library, which dedicated pupil librarians help to maintain and to run. Pupils actively contribute to the community. They regularly support local food banks and charities. These experiences help pupils to understand the positive contribution that they can make to society.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, some teachers do not have the subject knowledge that they need to teach the intended curriculum effectively. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge. These gaps hinder pupils' ability to make sense of new learning and they do not achieve as well as they should. In these subjects, the school should ensure that teachers have the knowledge that they need to effectively teach the curriculum, so that pupils achieve well.

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