Chapel Break Infant School

Overview

This is a school where “all pupils thrive” and are valued as unique individuals within a supportive community. The report describes an environment characterised by “genuine warmth and care,” where pupils show respect for one another and respond positively to high expectations. Leaders have cultivated a “culture of excellence” that permeates all aspects of school life, ensuring children are well-prepared for their next educational stage.

Strengths

• The curriculum is described as “ambitious, carefully sequenced and fun,” built around “REAL (rigorous, engaging, authentic learning)” projects that foster curiosity and critical thinking.
• Reading is a high priority with effective phonics training; staff quickly identify pupils who fall behind and provide “prompt interventions” to help them catch up.
• Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is of “exceptional quality,” with inclusion at the heart of the school and close collaboration with parents.
• Behaviour is “exceptional,” with pupils showing “respect and care for each other” and class routines that maximise learning time.
• Leaders prioritise “emotional health and well-being,” ensuring children are ready to learn through initiatives like ‘breakfast bagel’ mornings and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”