Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 September 2023

Pupils are happy at Newdigate and love going to school. The school's strong Christian ethos of 'In God's hands we learn and grow' drives everything the school does. From children's first day in Reception, they feel part of a 'family'. The school strives to nurture every pupil to do their best. This is reflected by one parent's comment, 'Newdigate is a delightful school, small in size but big in impact and effectiveness.' Excellent induction procedures focus on individuals' needs, ensuring children settle well, follow routines and make friends quickly. Pupils feel safe because they trust the adults that look after them. They know that there is always an adult they can turn to if they have a worry or concern. Relationships at all levels are very strong. The school values pupils as individuals, providing support for learning and emotional well- being. Every child has a great chance to succeed. Teachers model perseverance and stamina to help all pupils learn. As a result, pupils achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Pupils meet the high expectations teachers set for learning and behaviour. This is reflected in pupils' strong relationships with one another and their very positive attitudes to learning

What the school should improve

• In a few foundation subjects, the school has not yet identified the content pupils need to learn precisely enough. As a result, some pupils are unable to build upon the knowledge they already know and commit learning to their long-term memory effectively. The school should make sure that the order and content of the essential knowledge pupils need to know is identified in all subject areas so the curriculum is fully effective.

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