Stoughton Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 November 2023

This school develops warm and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils. The school values are extremely well understood by pupils. As a result, they are kind, considerate and keen to engage in learning activities. The school has high expectations for all pupils at the school. Consequently, they achieve well. In the early years, children are exceptionally well supported to work independently with a high degree of success. Pupils enjoy many opportunities to celebrate their successes and improvements. They know that staff notice their efforts to be the 'best that they can be'. They also appreciate the range of extra- curricular activities and leadership activities that they can engage in. Bullying and unkindness are not tolerated at Stoughton Infants School. The school values underpin how pupils interact with each other and the adults who work with them. As a result, pupils trust that adults will deal with any concerns that they might have quickly and effectively. The school is a positive pillar of strength and stability for many families. As one parent said, 'This is a fantastic school where my child feels safe and happy. I couldn't recommend this school enough to new parents and will be sad to leave.'

What the school should improve

• On occasion, teachers do not respond quickly enough to pupils' misconceptions or gaps in their knowledge. This means that some activities are not matched appropriately to pupils' level of understanding and precise support is not consistently provided in a timely manner. The school needs to ensure that staff routinely check pupils' understanding and use this information to inform subsequent teaching.

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