Trafalgar Community Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 January 2024

Pupils come to school with a sense of excitement. The school has a joyous atmosphere that has been purposefully created to engage and support all pupils. They feel welcomed and cared for by the school. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who feel accepted and supported. During playtime, pupils play together collaboratively and kindly. In lessons, they are focused and engaged in their learning. Pupils feel safe and confident that adults will listen to them, help them to make decisions and resolve misunderstandings. The school has high expectations of pupils. Pupils feel a sense of purpose in their learning and are proud of what they achieve. They clearly understand what the school expects and are passionate about what they have learned. The 'Growth Garden' characters explain the school's expectations to pupils in a simple and memorable manner. Pupils refer to these aspirations when speaking to adults, each other and visitors. Consequently, pupils usually achieve well across the curriculum. Pupils are cared for and supported. The school's offer beyond the academic is well considered. Pupils love the clubs and opportunities on offer. This includes breakfast karate and effective pastoral support, some of which involve sessions with the school guinea pigs.

What the school should improve

• Assessment in foundation subjects is underdeveloped. Staff do not consistently use the information to inform future teaching so that pupils' gaps in learning are securely addressed. The school needs to support staff to strengthen their use of assessment to check pupils' understanding and help them embed key content over time across the curriculum.

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