Summerhill Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 April 2023

Pupils at Summerhill enjoy learning. They know the values of the school and show these in the way they conduct themselves. Positive relationships between pupils and adults are strong. Parents and carers praise how staff nurture their children. The school community works well together to help strengthen pupils' experiences in all aspects of school life. Leaders have created an inclusive environment, where everyone is equal and respected. Pupils and parents value this. Leaders have high expectations of pupils. They work to ensure that pupils achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders are clear about the attitudes to learning that pupils should show. As a result, pupils demonstrate positive learning behaviours. They strive to 'persevere and rise to the challenge' and gain prized house points. Staff have high expectations of pupils' conduct and apply the behaviour code consistently. As a result, pupils are polite and courteous. They play well together at playtimes and behave well around the school and in lessons. Some pupils need extra help to meet expectations of them. Leaders provide additional support for these pupils to be successful. Pupils report that bullying is rare. However, they know who to speak to if they have any concerns.

What the school should improve

• Teachers do not always provide opportunities to revisit what pupils have previously learned, particularly in mathematics. Therefore, pupils are not always able to recall the key knowledge in some subjects. Leaders need to ensure that all teachers systematically revisit and check pupils' prior learning. This will enable pupils to know and remember more.
• In some subjects, learning does not always deepen pupils' knowledge and understanding. There are few opportunities for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils to apply what they know. This results in pupils not having the vocabulary to explain their thinking, and their application of knowledge is weak. Leaders should make sure teachers have the knowledge and expertise to support all pupils to use and apply their knowledge consistently well.

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