Knights Enham Nursery and Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 March 2026

Pupils are very happy at this caring school. Positive relationships are a clear focus for children and staff. This helps pupils to feel safe and know who to turn to if they have any worries or concerns. Pupils have a thorough understanding of 'The Knights' Way', which sets out the school's values of respect, collaboration, independence, nurture and resilience. They learn how to celebrate and recognise these together. Generally, pupils achieve well and are prepared for their next stage of education. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the curriculum successfully because staff identify their needs quickly and adapt lessons effectively, including in the school’s dedicated area for SEND, ‘The Fort'. However, although the delivery of learning is clear, staff do not routinely check pupils' understanding or address errors and misconceptions in pupils' work quickly. As a result, a small proportion of pupils carry gaps in their understanding, so they do not build their knowledge across the curriculum as effectively as they could. Pupils are proud of their school. Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND are included in all aspects of school life and benefit from rich opportunities to take on additional responsibilities, such as looking after the school chickens and ducks and visiting the seaside, a farm and a castle. There is a tangible sense of joy across the school day. Pupils attend school regularly and know that attendance and punctuality are important. Pupils say that they feel safe and know how to keep themselves safe. From the Nursery Year onwards, pupils play cooperatively and with respect for each other. Pupils' behaviour is very positive, showing care and consideration towards each other. Staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Bullying is not a part of school life, but staff are equipped with the knowledge and expertise that they need to resolve any incidents if they occur.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that staff use checks on pupils’ understanding to address errors and misconceptions in pupils' work quickly and effectively.
• Leaders should ensure that pupils strengthen their basic knowledge and skills in handwriting and spelling to enable them to achieve as well as they could.

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