Hobletts Manor Infants' School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 June 2023

Pupils make a strong start to their education at Hobletts Manor Infant School. It is a calm and purposeful place to learn. Pupils are happy here. They are friendly and confident talking to adults. Pupils learn an interesting curriculum which encourages them to think of themselves creatively and scientifically. They enjoy their lessons. Teachers give pupils lots of help and encouragement. Pupils learn to read fluently and confidently. They enjoy taking home their 'learn to read' and 'love to read' books. They work hard and take great pride in their learning. Those who need it get additional support to help them learn successfully. Pupils know that 'kind thoughts, kind words, kind actions' are important. They show this through excellent behaviour. Pupils, parents and carers agree that bullying rarely happens and are confident that staff deal with it effectively. Pupils feel safe in school. There are lots of clubs and other activities for pupils to take part in. They enjoy using the school's grounds for exciting activities. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about how the school supports their children. One parent, typical of many, commented that the school has 'a wonderfully supportive and nurturing environment under which my children have flourished'.

What the school should improve

• Leaders' carefully considered improvements in a few curriculum areas have not worked through the whole school. This means that older pupils have not routinely benefited from the same consistent and rich experience that younger pupils are now receiving. Leaders should continue their work refining the way in which the curriculum is delivered, ensuring that pupils build secure subject-specific knowledge in all areas.

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