Crest Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 May 2025

Pupils have many happy childhood experiences and a wonderful start to their education in this school. They are greeted warmly by staff every morning. Staff take time to get to know pupils and their families well. They understand every pupil's needs. As a result, the school is a happy, welcoming place where pupils love to be. The school has exceptionally high expectations for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school identifies pupils with SEND swiftly. They benefit from the school's highly inclusive environment and expertly tailored support. Staff are full of encouragement for all pupils to achieve as highly as they possibly can. Pupils strive to meet the high standards. Pupils show immense respect for staff and for each other. They concentrate in lessons and behaviour is calm throughout the school day. Every minute at this school brings an opportunity for pupils to develop personally, socially and emotionally. Social times are truly joyful, with a rich range of clubs and activities which are designed to promote pupils' communication, co-operation and physical development. The school's bespoke character curriculum is central to the learning. In assemblies, pupils are proud to share examples of how they demonstrate the school values.

What the school should improve

• In the foundation subjects, some staff do not have secure enough subject knowledge to ensure pupils understand and remember the curriculum. Sometimes pupils lose concentration and do not learn as securely as they could. The school should develop staff subject knowledge, so they are confident with the whole curriculum, and pupils achieve equally highly in every subject.

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