Church Aston Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 June 2024

Church Aston Infant School is at the heart of its community. Love and care live here. All have the highest expectations for every child and want them to have the best possible start to education. As a result, children flourish and do well. This is especially so for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils' behaviour is strong. They love school and enjoy attending regularly. They are a delight to speak to. Pupils are friendly, welcoming and proud of their school. Lessons are calm, orderly and generally free from disruption. The purposeful and positive relationships between staff and pupils are a joy to observe. Pupils say that their teachers care about them and help them to learn. They are confident that their teachers will deal swiftly with any issues if they ever happen. Staff pay serious attention to pupils' well-being. They are nurturing and kind. The school's motto of 'the world is ours to explore' underpins the offer to promote pupils' personal development. Pupils learn about different cultures, faiths and beliefs. As a result of this work, pupils understand, appreciate and respect differences in the world and its people. They say that everyone is welcome at their school, regardless of their background.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum in a few foundation subjects does not always clearly identify the precise knowledge and essential skills that pupils should know. As a result, in these subjects, staff are not always clear about the most important knowledge pupils need to be taught and remember for future learning. The school should ensure that staff members have a clear understanding of the precise key knowledge and skills pupils are expected to learn.

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