Colebrook Infant Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 November 2023

Pupils at Colebrook Infant Academy thrive. They are proud to be part of the school and attend well. The values of 'kindness, respect and resilience' are central to the ethos and culture of the school. Pupils are polite and caring to one another. Their conduct within school is calm and well mannered. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm. There are clear expectations for behaviour, which pupils understand. Pupils feel safe. Pupils develop their talents and interests through extra-curricular clubs and experiences. For example, gardening club provides pupils with the opportunity to grow and harvest their own vegetables. Through experiences such as these, pupils develop confidence and patience. Pupils are proud of the responsibilities they hold. These include being school councillors and class representatives. Pupils build independence through these leadership positions. Children in Reception Year become 'buddies' for pre-school children, providing guidance and friendship at the 'buddies picnic'. Pupils take an active part in local community events. They support community and international charity projects. This prepares them to become active citizens in their community.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, teachers do not use what they know about pupils' understanding of the curriculum to make necessary adaptions. Consequently, some teaching is not revised in light of what pupils already know and can do. Leaders should ensure that assessment is used to inform teaching and curriculum planning, so that it supports pupils to build their knowledge securely in all subjects.

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