Chandler's Ford Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 January 2025

Pupils feel safe and happy at this highly inclusive school. They care for each other and are kind and thoughtful. Pupils value their responsibilities, for example as 'eco monitors' who help others to learn about issues such as taking care of the environment. Pupils learn about potential risks to their well-being, for example from online harms. They know to keep their personal information private and how to respond if someone is unkind to them online. Pupils behave well during lessons and outside during breaktimes. They are polite towards each other and staff. Pupils uphold the school's values and learn about character development through lessons such as learning how to be good friends to one another. Pupils learn to be respectful of different faiths and beliefs. They visit the local church and celebrate events throughout the year. Pupils are proud of their school. Pupils appreciate the variety of extra-curricular opportunities on offer, such as gymnastics, musical theatre and ballet. They learn musical instruments such as the ukelele with a real sense of joy and wonder. Staff have high expectations for what all pupils can achieve. By the end of key stage 1, most pupils' learning in reading, writing and mathematics is secure.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, the school has not identified the precise cumulative knowledge that it wants pupils to learn. As a result, some pupils do not strengthen key concepts by building on their prior knowledge as effectively as they could. The school should ensure that key knowledge is in place and staff use this effectively to help pupils learn consistently well across the full curriculum.

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