Lionwood Infant and Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 July 2025

Pupils thrive at this school. They are valued and receive the support they need to be successful and happy. Pupils talk enthusiastically about their learning. They take pride in their school and their achievements. Pupils enjoy learning the ambitious curriculum that is designed around their needs and interests. They are encouraged to challenge themselves and to take part in 'hands-on' learning experiences, such as paddling in rivers or making sandcastles at the beach in the school's outdoor learning environment. Pupils rise to teachers' high expectations of what they can achieve. They achieve well across the curriculum. Pupils behave well. The 'golden reminders' help pupils to make appropriate choices and treat each other with respect. They learn from mistakes and consider the impact of their actions on others. Skilled staff help children in the Nursery express their wishes, needs and feelings. As pupils get older, they learn about different beliefs and explore ideas around rules and freedoms. Pupils learn how to stay safe, understand consent and build healthy relationships. They learn to speak to trusted adults when needed. Trips and a 'Lionwood passport' provide pupils with a variety of meaningful experiences. These help prepare pupils well for Year 3.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, staff sometimes do not check that pupils have a secure understanding of important curriculum content and knowledge before introducing new learning. This results in gaps in pupils' knowledge and understanding. The school should ensure that staff check pupils' understanding effectively in all subjects, so that they can help pupils build effectively on previous learning.

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