Meon Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 July 2025

Pupils are happy coming into school. Teachers greet pupils warmly as they walk into class. Staff support pupils to stay focused on their work and encourage them to ask for help if they feel unsure or worried about something. As a result, pupils know they are safe. Teachers encourage everyone to 'be your best self' from the moment they arrive. From an early age, pupils develop a secure sense of independence. The school has high expectations of pupils. Pupils learning to read is a priority, and they read every day. The school strives to make sure that 'every child is a reader' by the time they finish Year 2. For most, this goal is securely achieved. Pupils share their love of learning and talk about their favourite lessons. Pupils learn well, know more and remember more. Pupils benefit from strong relationships with staff. The school's investment in building positive relationships has a strong impact on the school's ethos. Warm, positive interactions between pupils and staff foster a sense of belonging and trust. This supports positive behaviours for learning. Pupils benefit as a result of the partnerships the school forges with their parents. There is a strong, growing sense of community.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects in the wider curriculum, staff do not always check whether pupils have learned the key knowledge required. This means that staff cannot adapt their teaching or the curriculum to help pupils who fall behind. The school should continue to refine the processes of checking pupils' outcomes, using what they find to adapt lesson plans and provide pupils with the most important knowledge and skills to prepare them for the next stages of learning.

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