Westbury Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 November 2022

Pupils are happy and enjoy school. They are kind, friendly and play well together. Pupils learn well across a range of subjects. They enjoy the roles they have to become school councillors. Pupils say that these roles help them to develop their confidence and independence. Staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. They make sure all pupils understand right from wrong and what they need to do to improve their behaviour. Staff deal with any disruptive behaviour straight away. Pupils say that bullying is rare. They are confident that when they report a problem, staff deal with it quickly. Pupils feel safe. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive. Leaders place a strong emphasis on supporting pupils' social and emotional well-being. Pupils value the trips they go on. They enjoy assemblies and listening to visitors. They say that this helps them learn to stay safe and build healthy relationships. Many parents recognise and praise the school's work. They talk positively about the way staff help children to thrive emotionally and academically. One parent said, 'the school is a lovely community school that sets learning at the heart of their ethos'.

What the school should improve

• Assessment is not used effectively in some foundation subjects. As a result, pupils have gaps in their knowledge. Leaders must sharpen the use of assessment in the foundation subjects, so they know that pupils are gaining and retaining the knowledge they need.

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