Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 November 2022

Pupils are happy at Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery. This is a nurturing and friendly school. Kindness is demonstrated through the school vision: Dimple Well 'CARES'. This permeates throughout all aspects of the school. There is a tangible ethos of high aspiration, respect and success. Most parents and carers are highly positive about the school. Many praise the sense of community. Parents were eager to tell inspectors of their positive experiences. Leaders are determined that all pupils will reach their full potential. They have high expectations of what pupils will achieve and have designed a curriculum that interests pupils. As a result, pupils have positive attitudes to their learning. Staff foster a culture of thoughtfulness. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and respectful. Pupils strive to meet adults' high expectations of behaviour. They behave well in lessons and around school. Low-level disruption is rare. Pupils understand what bullying is. They say it has happened in the past, but detailed records show that adults dealt with it effectively and sensitively. Pupils have an opportunity to enjoy a range of extra-curricular activities. These activities include Tai Kwando, football and choir.

What the school should improve

• At times, teachers do not use ongoing assessment effectively to ensure that pupils build on what they already know. This means that pupils do not always achieve as well as they should. Leaders need to ensure that staff use assessment to identify precisely what pupils know and remember, and then adapt the curriculum accordingly.

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