Samuel White's Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 May 2026

From the moment pupils arrive at Samuel White's, staff provide a warm welcome and ensure that school is a positive, rewarding experience. Staff leave no stone unturned to ensure that pupils feel safe, happy and ready to learn. Pupils thrive because staff are relentless in their efforts to provide the very best for them. Pupils are very proud of their school, describing their experience using words such as 'exhilarating' and 'exciting'. Their love of school is reflected in their high rates of attendance. Pupils understand that staff care about them and are willing to help if they have concerns. They feel valued and respected and have a sense of belonging. Pupils behave extremely well. They understand the school's expectations to be ready, respectful and safe. They interact kindly with each other and enjoy harmonious playtimes. They consistently show respect, empathy, self-discipline and integrity in their behaviour. Bullying rarely happens. Pupils say that it would not be tolerated if it were to occur. Learning is purposeful and engaging. Pupils enjoy lessons and speak very positively about their teachers, describing them as kind, helpful and supportive. They understand the importance of hard work and aspire to succeed. Staff go to great lengths to overcome barriers that pupils may have to learning. As a result, pupils thrive and achieve very well academically. They become confident, fluent readers and learn to write and calculate accurately. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. The school's personal development offer is expertly coordinated, enabling each pupil to benefit socially and emotionally. Pupils learn about relationships, managing risks, staying healthy and being a good citizen. A rich offer of clubs, trips and other experiences is designed to bring out the very best in each pupil.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure continued improvement to their curriculum implementation to achieve and sustain exceptional standards of teaching across the school, which have a transformational impact on the achievement of all pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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