Chalfont St Giles Infant School and Nursery

Overview

Chalfont St Giles Infant School and Nursery continues to be a good school, characterised by a nurturing culture where teamwork is central. The report highlights a positive environment where pupils thrive, supported by staff with consistently high expectations and a strong focus on emotional development and reading.

Strengths

• Pupils model school values using ‘Gem Powers’ and ‘Diamond Charters’, creating a “calm and orderly environment” where everyone feels included.
• Reading is a significant strength, with rigorous support for those falling behind and a “whole-community approach” that fosters a love of books.
• Staff work effectively together, with subject leaders using expertise to develop skilled teaching approaches, particularly in mathematics and phonics.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and receive tailored support to ensure they “experience success each day”.
• Leaders prioritise staff well-being and workload management, while governors offer effective challenge and support through strong community engagement.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should further develop and effectively implement the curriculum in foundation subjects to ensure all pupils learn key knowledge securely.
• Leaders must continue efforts to improve attendance for a small number of pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, who miss out on wider opportunities.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff maintaining a “culture of vigilance” and taking swift action to keep pupils safe.