Radcliffe-on-Trent Infant and Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 March 2024

This is a happy, vibrant and welcoming school. Pupils feel safe. The school is ambitious for all pupils. Staff have high expectations of what they want all pupils to achieve. They help pupils to become confident and motivated learners. Pupils have positive attitudes to their learning because staff ensure that lessons are interesting. Pupils can confidently discuss what they have learned. They achieve well. Pupils value the range of clubs, such as the choir, clay creators and basketball. They have opportunities to take responsibility in leadership roles, such as eco-council members and play champions. Many parents and carers are supportive of the school and would recommend it to others. One parent, typical of many, said, 'They genuinely care about the children here.' The school's positive ethos ensures that pupils are respectful and courteous. The school has 'rainbow values' that provide a common approach to positive attitudes for everyone. They are the golden threads of school life. The school encourages reflection and thinking time about its values. Pupils are clear about what the values mean. As one pupil put it, 'The school doesn't need behaviour rules because it has its rainbow values.'

What the school should improve

• Occasionally, staff do not identify pupils' misconceptions or errors in lessons. This means pupils may sometimes have some misunderstandings that have not been addressed. The school should ensure that staff have the expertise to make accurate and timely checks on pupils' learning so that any misconceptions are corrected.

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