Broomgrove Infant School

Overview

Broomgrove Infant School is described as a "very happy school" where pupils are "well looked after" and can "thrive." The inspection found that the school provides a "broad curriculum" and "high-quality pastoral support," resulting in good outcomes for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.

Strengths

• Pupils engage enthusiastically in daily phonics lessons and are "confident to sound and blend new words."
• The curriculum is "ambitious," "broad and balanced," and carefully designed to help pupils build strong knowledge step by step.
• Inclusion is "at the heart of the school," with SEND pupils learning "happily alongside their peers" and receiving closely monitored support.
• The outdoor environment offers valuable opportunities for pupils to learn "resilience and how to manage risk."
• Leaders and governors work closely together, with staff feeling "proud to work at the school" and appreciative of the support provided.

Areas to improve

• Teachers sometimes fail to quickly identify when pupils’ attention wanders or when they have misunderstood concepts.
• Staff miss opportunities to check understanding and provide "precise feedback," which can lead to gaps in knowledge and hinder progress.
• The school should provide training to help teachers spot "small signs that pupils have misunderstood, or that their concentration is waning."

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."