West Leigh Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 October 2022

West Leigh Infant School is a welcoming school. Pupils embrace the 'West Leigh wishes' of 'be safe, be kind and try your best'. These values are woven throughout the curriculum and the wider culture of the school. Pupils value the positive rewards system through collecting house points. Leaders set clear expectations. This begins in Reception Year, when children quickly understand the routines for learning. Pupils behave well in lessons. During social times, they look after each other. Year 2 'buddies' make sure no one is alone during playtime. Bullying is rare, but teachers deal with it if it happens. Pupils know who they can talk to if they have a concern. Pupils enjoy their learning. They are enthusiastic to share their work. Pupils are resilient about their learning. They say that making mistakes helps them to get better. Pupils take their responsibilities seriously and undertake such roles as 'star helper' or 'school councillor'. They are proud of their school. Pupils understand British values; for example, Year 1 pupils told inspectors about the importance of democracy. They explained about the suffragettes. Many parents and carers praise the work of leaders and staff. The school's relationship with the local community is strong.

What the school should improve

• In a minority of subjects, leaders have not been explicit about the knowledge they want pupils to learn. As a result, pupils do not have a secure recall in those subjects. Leaders need to clearly identify the specific knowledge they want pupils to know.
• Although there are opportunities to learn about different cultures and religions in the curriculum, pupils do not remember their learning in a way that gives them a developed understanding. Leaders need to ensure that pupils have the knowledge that will allow them to understand and appreciate differences in the world.

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