Thornborough Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 October 2023

Pupils thrive in this happy, inclusive school. They benefit from a warm and caring environment, where every child is known well. As one parent commented, 'This is a small school with a huge heart.' The school has high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school's curriculum is ambitious and provides pupils with a rich and stimulating education. Pupils work hard. They demonstrate a high level of commitment and a thirst for learning. Pupils behave exceptionally well in and around the school. They are always kind and respectful. They play happily together, taking advantage of a wide range of engaging activities. In lessons, there is no disruption to learning. Pupils learn routines very quickly and enjoy taking on positions of responsibility within their school as 'champions' and 'ambassadors'. There is an extensive range of opportunities open to all pupils. They attend forest school, after-school and lunchtime clubs and participate in local sporting events. The school ensures that, over time, all pupils take part. Pupils appreciate these opportunities. They are proud to represent their school and support their community, for example, by singing to local elderly residents and delivering parcels to their local foodbank.

What the school should improve

• Occasionally, activity choices do not match the needs of pupils fully effectively. This means that some pupils do not always achieve as well as they could. The school should continue to develop pedagogical approaches, which translate into consistently strong teaching of the curriculum.

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