Crownfield Infant School

Overview

Crownfield Infant School continues to be a good school, described as a "safe and happy" environment where pupils behave very well. The school maintains an "ambitious curriculum" with high expectations that are mostly realised, supported by staff who are proud of their work and receive effective professional development.

Strengths

• Pupils enjoy school, with many noting that "Teachers are kind and they help me," and no concerns about bullying were reported.
• The curriculum is well-structured, breaking down key knowledge into smaller steps to prepare children effectively for future learning.
• Reading is a priority, with pupils practising using books that match their known sounds, leading to increasing fluency and positive attitudes.
• Pupils take on serious leadership responsibilities, such as caring for school chickens and applying for roles like class ambassadors.
• Governors provide "effective support and challenge," and leaders are taking steps to improve attendance.

Areas to improve

• The phonics programme is not always securely implemented, meaning gaps in some pupils’ knowledge are not addressed quickly enough.
• For a small minority of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), teaching and resources are not routinely well adapted, limiting their achievement.
• Governors and leaders have not always ensured that required information is published online.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.