Four Lanes Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 April 2023

Pupils are proud to attend this harmonious and inclusive community. Leaders are determined for every pupil to 'learn without limits'. They ensure that the curriculum is broad and highly ambitious. Pupils value learning. They describe this as 'the best thing about school'. Pupils are eager to achieve well, knowing their teachers have high expectations of them. There is a calm and harmonious atmosphere across the school. Leaders set high standards for pupils' behaviour. They teach pupils to be caring, thoughtful and kind. Pupils focus exceptionally well on their learning. They maintain concentration for extended periods of time. Right from the early years, children learn independence and resilience. The school consistently promotes the importance of these values through their 'learning mascots'. Pupils feel safe. They have a high level of respect for one another and celebrate difference. Staff support pupils' enjoyment of school at all times. Nobody tolerates bullying. At breaktime, pupils enjoy playing basketball, exercising on the trim trail or talking with friends in the wooden huts. Pupils are encouraged to widen their experiences by joining the different clubs on offer. They benefit from the range of sporting and creative activities available to them.

What the school should improve

• In some foundation subjects, leaders have not yet precisely identified and fully sequenced the detailed knowledge that they want pupils to learn within the curriculum. This means that pupils are not always confident in recalling and using key knowledge and skills. Leaders should continue to monitor the full implementation of the curriculum to ensure that all pupils acquire what they need in readiness for the next stage of their education.

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