Chalfont St Peter Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 October 2024

This is a warm and friendly school and, as a result, pupils are happy and thrive. Right from the start of Reception, the school encourages pupils to be curious about the world around them. They know that the school has high expectations of them, and they work hard to meet these. Most pupils learn to read fluently. The written work produced reflects care and attention to skills they have learned. Pupils develop their talents and interests exceptionally well. Outdoor learning in the forest school helps them to try new and interesting challenges. Most notably, each pupil chooses their own 'North Star'. These inspire pupils to aim high and work hard to achieve their ambitions. Pupils are proud to be members of this inclusive school. Pupils work and play well together. They, and their families, appreciate the close-knit and supportive community. Pupils go out of their way to take care of friends and recognise that each individual pupil is different. As one pupil said: 'You can never be lonely here, there is always someone to look after you.' Pupils are excited to take on roles of responsibility such as eco-councillors, play leaders and school councillors. They undertake their roles diligently.

What the school should improve

• In some areas of the curriculum, the teaching is less precise because the training is not consistently implemented by all staff. As a result, although pupils' outcomes are strong, they are not yet exceptional. The school should ensure that recent training is fully embedded.

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