High Down Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 9 November 2022

Pupils enjoy coming to this inclusive and welcoming school. They describe the school as a fun place to learn. Pupils understand how the school's 'learnasaurs' help them to listen, ask questions and persevere. Parents are overwhelmingly positive. One said, 'this is a lovely school where children are looked after by truly caring teachers.' Staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour and conduct. Pupils are considerate and polite to others. They understand and follow the school rules, both in and outside the classroom. This starts in the early years where children listen carefully and follow instructions well. Pupils feel safe. Parents agree. Leaders provide strong pastoral care. Pupils build trusting relationships with adults. They know that they can talk to an adult if they have a problem. Pupils say that if bullying happens, they trust adults to deal with it quickly. Pupils enjoy the range of clubs on offer to them, such as street dance, karate and music. They are proud of the leadership opportunities they have to become lunchtime monitors or members of the 'trash mob'. Pupils say that these roles help them to look after others and improve the school environment.

What the school should improve

• In some foundation subjects, leaders are not clear about what children learn in early years. This means that children are not building on their prior learning as they enter key stage 1. This slows pupils' learning. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum in key stage 1 builds on what pupils learn in the early years.

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