Marlborough Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 May 2025

Pupils thrive in this school, which makes 'every moment matter'. No time is wasted in welcoming new pupils and helping them start learning straight away. Many join at different points of the school year. Whenever they join, each new pupil gets the special help that they need to settle in swiftly. The school provides an imaginative set of special events such as 'camo-day', where pupils have great fun learning about people who help them and their community. Pupils benefit from a deep sense of belonging at this school. They benefit from a highly considered curriculum, and as a result, they achieve well and are very well prepared for the future. Pupils enjoy attending school and experience nurturing relationships with caring staff. Pupils work and play harmoniously. They behave very well. There are high expectations of pupils, which is evident in their work and their positive attitudes to learning. The school is inclusive and celebrates the differences between people. In early years and beyond, children develop the strong foundations they need for future learning. The school works closely with parents and carers. They are welcomed into school, and this helps parents support their children's learning at home.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, teachers do not check what pupils know and can do with enough rigour. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge or misconceptions that teachers do not pick up on and address. The school should ensure that teachers know the best ways to systematically check that pupils have secured their learning before moving on.

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