Inglehurst Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 May 2026

Pupils feel safe at this school. They say adults listen to them and act quickly if they have a worry. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe. They know how to stay safe online, how to cross the road safely and why it is important to wear their seatbelts. Parents and carers agree that staff take concerns seriously. Pupils behave well. They follow clear rules and understand what happens if they make the wrong choice. They line up sensibly and move around the school calmly. In lessons, pupils stay focused and try their best. They show kindness to each other. Pupils share equipment, take turns and include others in their play. Bullying rarely happens. Pupils say staff deal with any unkind behaviour quickly. Pupils enjoy their learning. They take part in lessons and remember what they have learned. They like subjects such as mathematics and English and enjoy practical work in art and design, science and physical education. Younger children in early years settle quickly and join in with activities. They develop their language through stories, talk and play. Children show curiosity and confidence, for example, when they talk about stories they have listened to or changes they observe in class. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities take part in all aspects of school life. Staff support them well in class and in spaces, such as 'the Nest'. These pupils access adapted resources and follow clear routines. This helps them understand what to do next. Staff support some pupils to manage their feelings so they can return to their learning as quickly as possible. Most pupils attend regularly. They feel they belong in school. Pupils have friends and enjoy spending time together at break and lunchtime. They value doing things to help their school community, such as helping to tidy equipment way. Pupils feel proud of their school.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that teachers take effective, timely action to address misconceptions and gaps in pupils’ knowledge to ensure pupils’ foundational knowledge is securely established.
• Leaders should ensure that the wider curriculum supports pupils to secure and apply the foundations of reading, spelling and handwriting.

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