Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School

Overview

Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School is rated as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ judgements for behaviour and personal development. The report describes a school where pupils feel safe, enjoy learning, and demonstrate a strong sense of citizenship and respect.

Strengths

• Behaviour is described as ‘exemplary’, with pupils managing their own conduct and understanding the importance of cooperation.
• The curriculum in phonics and mathematics is ‘particularly well sequenced’, leading to strong progress and accurate reading and spelling.
• Pupils have a ‘strong sense of what it means to be a good citizen’, engaging in activities like filling bird feeders and visiting local mosques.
• Leaders have ‘high aspirations for all pupils’, including those with Special Educational Needs, who are supported well to access the full curriculum.
• Staff workload is managed effectively, with leaders ensuring it is ‘manageable’ and caring for staff well-being.

Areas to improve

• In subjects such as geography and music, what pupils need to know is ‘not set out clearly enough’, preventing teachers from ensuring knowledge is secure.
• Assessment approaches are not yet fully matched to the taught curriculum beyond mathematics and reading, meaning teachers do not explicitly identify what pupils need to know to meet curriculum demands.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff knowing their responsibilities and leaders working well with external agencies to keep pupils safe.