Charlton Kings Infants' School

Overview

This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The report describes a vibrant environment where ‘pupils flourish’ and ‘achieve highly’, driven by a meticulously sequenced curriculum and strong community spirit.

Strengths

• The curriculum is ‘crafted with great attention to detail’, with knowledge ‘meticulously sequenced’ to ensure pupils ‘remember their learning across subjects’.
• Reading development is ‘noteworthy’, with trained staff teaching children to read from the start and providing support so pupils ‘quickly become confident and fluent readers’.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘very well supported’ through specific learning plans and ‘scoop groups’ that help them secure knowledge.
• Assessment is used ‘expertly’, including ‘lesson zero’ activities and regular revisiting of topics, enabling pupils to recall learning long-term.
• The school fosters a ‘true community spirit’ and ‘inclusivity’, with pupils demonstrating high levels of respect, initiative, and care for one another and the environment.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.