Corfield CofE Infant School

Overview

His Majesty’s Chief Inspector judges that Corfield CofE Infant School “requires significant improvement” because it is “performing significantly less well than it might in all the circumstances reasonably be expected to perform.” While the school provides a nurturing environment with strong attendance and behaviour, inconsistencies in teaching quality and leadership failures mean pupils do not achieve as well as they should.

Strengths

• Pupils attend school well and enjoy rewards that celebrate their attendance.
• Behaviour is positive, with pupils being “polite, friendly and respectful” in a “calm and orderly environment.”
• The early years provide a “welcoming, inclusive environment” where children make a successful start to their education.
• Personal development is promoted well, with pupils showing respect and understanding of diversity and British values.
• Staff support pupils’ emotional needs effectively, and staff wellbeing is typically mindful.

Areas to improve

• Leaders must ensure all pupils benefit from their full curriculum entitlement and act swiftly to remedy weaknesses in writing and reading.
• Leaders and governors must improve their evaluation of curriculum quality and teaching, ensuring accurate assessment information is used to adapt learning, particularly for pupils with special educational needs.
• The governing body must enhance its challenge to leaders to ensure timely improvements and accurate oversight of school performance.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.