Riverhead Infants' School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

Pupils are very happy and enjoy coming to school. They are confident and keen to talk about their learning. They are respectful of each other and know the importance of being kind. Bullying is extremely rare, and pupils know what to do if it does happen. Pupils are confident that staff deal with this quickly and effectively. Leaders have taught pupils how to behave. As a result, disruption to learning is rare. Pupils behave well around the school, including in the outdoor spaces. Leaders ensure that pupils are safe and looked after. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. In many subjects, pupils are achieving very well. The vast majority of pupils learn to read fluently. They regularly take part in story time and like to talk about the books they are reading. They are eager to share their work and talk about the different activities they have taken part in. Leaders have provided many opportunities for pupils to take part in clubs and trips. This includes a range of language clubs, eco-club and choir. Pupils talk enthusiastically about their involvement in these. They enjoy taking on responsibility through their roles on the school council.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, leaders are at the early stages of identifying the knowledge they want pupils to learn. This means that pupils' knowledge in these subjects is not yet secure. Leaders need to ensure that the precise knowledge is identified and carefully sequenced, and checks should be made to ensure that pupils retain what they have learned. And
• The teaching of phonics could be more effective. As a result, some pupils are not making expected progress. Leaders need to ensure that all staff have clarity about how to deliver phonics consistently well. Leaders should continue to assure themselves of the impact this is having.

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