Freegrounds Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 February 2023

Pupils are at the heart of this warm and vibrant school. They are safe and happy here. Leaders have adopted values based on 'Rights of the Child'. These values thread through all aspects of school life, giving pupils a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities. Pupils have a keen sense of equality, showing strong acceptance of people who look or sound different. Everyone is welcome here. Staff have high expectations of both behaviour and pupils' achievement. Pupils are polite. They enjoy their learning and try hard. They are confident that unkind behaviour will not be tolerated and trust adults to help them sort out problems. Playtimes are calm and well organised. The wide range of equipment, sports and quieter activities means that all children can find something they enjoy. Pupils appreciate the many enrichment opportunities offered at the school. Clubs, such as football, drama and coding, help develop pupils' talents and interests. Leaders provide a range of educational trips and visitors which help make the curriculum come alive for pupils. Through the school council, pupils use their democratic voice to make decisions about their environment. They are proud to take on important positions of responsibility such as playground buddy or lunch monitor.

What the school should improve

• In a minority of subjects, leaders have not identified the exact knowledge and vocabulary that pupils should learn. Therefore, pupils do not remember key ideas well enough. Leaders should ensure that the specific knowledge and vocabulary that they want pupils to know and use is precisely identified.
• In early reading, some staff have less strong subject knowledge. This limits how well pupils achieve. Leaders should continue to provide training to develop staff's expertise to deliver the early reading curriculum successfully.

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