Knaphill Infant School and Nursery

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 June 2024

The school fosters a strong sense of belonging for pupils. This helps to create an inclusive environment where pupils and staff feel valued. The mission to empower pupils to have a bright future is at the heart of the school. This begins in the nursery, where children are encouraged to be curious and inquisitive. Playtimes are happy occasions. Pupils love to play together and share equipment. Adults help them to organise games and take turns using the resources available. Pupils understand the school rules and follow these diligently on the playground. They feel secure that staff will help them to resolve any fallings-out. Pupils are supported well to understand how to stay safe. They eagerly discuss the ways to keep safe in different scenarios, such as when crossing the road, using computers and what to do if they hear a fire alarm. Pupils enjoy the trips they attend, which have been carefully linked to what they are learning in class. The school's revised curriculum is helping to address previous weaknesses in how well pupils achieved in the past.

What the school should improve

• Historic weaknesses in the curriculum have led to some pupils having gaps in their knowledge in some wider curriculum subjects. The school should continue to embed the changes made to how these subjects are planned and delivered, so that gaps can be addressed.
• Staff do not always make appropriate adaptations to the curriculum for pupils with SEND. This means that some pupils do not learn as deeply as they could. The school should continue to support staff to understand how best to meet the needs of these pupils.

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