Nightingale Infant & Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 May 2023

Nightingale Infant and Nursery School is a small school with a big heart. This is a school where every pupil feels valued and every pupil's voice counts. Pupils are happy and safe and know that adults will listen to them. Pupils love their school. They have a wide range of interests and meaningful opportunities that enhance the curriculum. Pupils and all members of the school community embrace and share a set of values. Pupils understand how to be fair, listen and learn, be open and honest, caring and kind, and keep trying (Flock). Pupils know they are all unique and special. They celebrate each other's achievements and qualities. They show genuine care and concern for each other. Bullying is rare. They are proud of their school. Pupils enjoy a broad and balanced curriculum. They respond to the high expectations of staff. Staff have agreed on the teaching strategies needed to make learning memorable. They apply these across all areas of the curriculum. Pupils are confident and eager to share and talk about their learning. They listen and respond to feedback. They encourage each other to keep trying even when things are tricky. A rich range of clubs enhance learning opportunities. A 'nightingale passport' details an entitlement and the experiences every child will have before they leave. This includes writing and posting a letter, exhibiting artwork and representing their school at a local event. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage in their education. They are ready to fly.

What the school should improve

• In a few curriculum subjects, leaders have not completed their planned revision of the curriculum content. This means the high expectations established in most curriculum areas are not yet instilled in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that the key knowledge they want pupils to remember is precisely identified so that pupils reach ambitious end points across all areas of the curriculum.
• The legacy and reputation of the school in the past have affected parental confidence. Consequently, a few parents lack confidence in the school. Leaders need to continue to communicate with, and include, parents and the wider community in the life of school so that all parents share the confidence that staff and children have in their school.

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