Stanley Green Infant Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 February 2023

Pupils love to learn at this inclusive and nurturing school. They take pride in being friendly, kind and welcoming. Pupils enjoy taking on special jobs such as 'Stanley stars' and 'playground pals'. Through these jobs, they keep the school tidy and take care of children in the early years. They also organise playground games to ensure that everyone is included when playing outside. Staff have high aspirations for all. They strive for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve their very best. Pupils rise to this challenge well. They work hard in lessons and take their learning seriously. Relationships between adults and pupils are warm and respectful. Pupils play well together at playtimes. Bullying is not tolerated. Leaders have clear systems in place to resolve any bullying incidents quickly when they occur. Pupils feel safe in school. They trust staff to help them if they are worried or upset. Leaders seek to inspire pupils through enriching experiences. For example, visits from professional sportspeople motivate pupils to stay fit and healthy. Furthermore, a recent trip to a local art gallery enabled pupils to experience high-quality artwork on public display.

What the school should improve

• Trustees do not have sufficient clarity about their roles. This hinders their ability to further improve the school. Academy governance needs strengthening so that all trustees understand their role clearly and are empowered to carry out their duties effectively.
• The curriculum in some subjects is not embedded as well as it is in others. In these subjects, pupils do not always achieve as well as they could. Leaders need to continue their work to refine and embed the curriculum so that all pupils achieve highly in all subjects.

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