Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 October 2022

Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants is a large school with a caring ethos. Pupils enjoy coming to the school because leaders and staff have created a safe, pleasant and stimulating environment for them. The school motto, 'healthy bodies, healthy minds, promising future', reflects leaders' high expectations for all the pupils at the school. Leaders and staff have designed a curriculum that supports pupils' personal and academic development well. From Nursery to the end of Year 2, pupils develop their skills, knowledge and interest in learning. They leave the school well prepared for key stage 2. Pupils behave well in lessons and during breaks and lunchtime. Relationships between pupils and staff are harmonious. Pupils say that bullying does not happen at the school. Staff encourage pupils to be kind to each other. They are prompt to deal with issues when they arise. The school has close links with the local community. Leaders encourage parents and carers to get involved in their children's education. The school's community hub provides a range of services to parents and the wider community. Parents value this.

What the school should improve

• Teachers' implementation of the writing element of the English curriculum is not as effective as it should be. Consequently, many pupils in key stage 1 have difficulties forming their letters accurately. Leaders should ensure that teachers support pupils effectively to develop their writing skills, addressing inaccuracies in letter formation so that pupils can write well.

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