Eastfield Infant and Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 November 2024

Pupils are happy and enjoy school. They are kind to each other and cooperate well. The children in Nursery quickly understand teachers' expectations. They listen to what teachers say and follow simple instructions. Children in Reception follow school rules and routines. Pupils try their best to do well and most do. Teachers typically have clear expectations of what they want pupils to learn. They give pupils work that helps them to make progress. Teachers also try to make sure that learning is fun. This applies equally to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and pupils who speak English as an additional language. Pupils understand the school rule of 'you own your own behaviour'. This means that they behave well in class and around the school. They understand, in age-appropriate ways, how to keep safe, including on the roads and online. They know who to talk to if something is worrying them. Pupils have access to a wide range of clubs, including Lego, multi-skills and choir. These are open to all. Pupils in all classes are well prepared for their next steps. Pupils in Year 2 visit the local junior school and meet their new teachers. Pupils with SEND are supported by extra visits if this helps them.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, assessment is not fully developed. In these subjects, leaders do not check exactly what pupils know and remember. This means that teachers do not always know how to build on pupils' prior learning. The school should ensure that assessment is used effectively to check and address pupils' misconceptions and gaps in learning.

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