Bowlish Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 April 2022

This is a friendly and welcoming school where staff and pupils know one another well. Pupils feel safe and happy because they are taught to be kind to one another. They are keen to learn and keep going with work even if they find it challenging. Their enthusiasm for the school makes it a vibrant place to be. Pupils behave well. They learn how to follow the 'golden rules' and are often reminded of these. Kindness is a key value of the school and is clear in the way the pupils work and play together. Some older pupils are 'kindness ambassadors'. They take special responsibility for noticing and celebrating the kindness of others. Pupils and children in Reception cooperate well and enjoy the many activities they do at playtimes. Bullying is very rare. Children and parents agree that staff deal with it well when it does happen and so it does not continue. Reception Year staff help children to develop independence and to learn basic skills. This means that children are ready to start key stage 1. There are high expectations for all pupils. Staff know what learning is essential for future progress.

What the school should improve

• Teachers do not always identify gaps in pupils' knowledge quickly enough. This means that some children fall behind their peers. Leaders need to ensure that gaps in learning are identified promptly so that children can receive the help they need and catch up quickly.

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