Thelwall Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

Leaders and staff ensure that pupils feel part of the friendly school community. Pupils told inspectors that everyone is made to feel welcome, regardless of their differences. They value the strong friendships that they have with their classmates. Pupils are happy. Leaders and staff are ambitious for all pupils to be successful. Children in the early years achieve highly, as do most pupils in key stage 1. Pupils are polite and respectful to staff and each other. Children in the early years quickly settle into school life and live up to leaders' high expectations for their behaviour. Pupils in key stage 1 behave well in lessons and during play times. Pupils benefit from their positive relationships with staff. Pupils told inspectors that staff listen to their concerns and provide any support needed. Leaders have systems in place to identify any incidents of bullying. If bullying does occur, leaders deal with it quickly. Pupils are safe at school. Pupils benefit from a range of trips. Children in the early years enjoyed their ride on a local bus. Year 2 pupils stayed overnight at an adventure centre. Pupils take part in a range of clubs, including football. Such experiences help to build pupils' confidence.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, leaders have recently revised the curriculums. As a result of the previous weak curriculums, some pupils have gaps in their subject knowledge. Leaders should ensure that these pupils learn the important knowledge that they have missed so that they can make sense of new learning.

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