Innsworth Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 June 2023

This school provides a warm and nurturing welcome. Many pupils arrive from families who are in the armed services. They speak many languages. Leaders ensure that when new pupils start in the school, they are well looked after and feel safe. Leaders have introduced new behaviour expectations. Pupils are clear that they need to be 'ready, respectful and safe.' Teachers ensure that pupils receive positive recognition and celebrate their successes. Leaders have clear plans for pupils who need support to manage their behaviours. These help pupils to be successful. During play, pupils share well and show kindness towards one another. They enjoy running around and using the play equipment together. Pupils know what bullying is. It rarely happens and pupils are confident that adults will step in quickly when it does. Leaders plan trips to support the curriculum. The whole school takes part. For example, pupils take walks into the community to view the changing seasons. They meet local people and visit the church and library. Pupils are learning about animals and there is excitement for an upcoming trip to an animal park. Although there is a sports club, pupils and parents would like more choices. Leaders are addressing this.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have recently revised how subjects in the wider curriculum are implemented. Pupils move through a range of learning activities. However, some pupils do not focus on their learning as carefully as they could. Leaders need to be more precise in their planning and behaviour expectations of pupils.
• In some lessons, teachers do not plan activities that enable pupils to deepen their learning quickly. As a result, pupils who are ready do not move on promptly to new learning. Leaders need to make sure that planned learning is appropriate and encourages pupils to move through the curriculum quickly when they are ready to.

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