Devonshire Infant Academy

Overview

Devonshire Infant Academy is described as an inclusive school rooted in a culturally diverse community, where pupils are "proud to be a part" and feel "happy and valued." The report highlights a "broad and ambitious" curriculum with "strong relationships" between staff and pupils, resulting in excellent behaviour and high attendance. While the quality of education and leadership are judged as Good, behaviour, personal development, and early years provision are Outstanding.

Strengths

• Pupils demonstrate "excellent behaviour," being "well-mannered, kind" and showing a "real thirst for learning."
• The curriculum is "carefully sequenced" with logical progression, allowing pupils to "effectively recall prior learning" and embed understanding.
• Effective support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including a specialist provision for those with complex needs.
• Reading is prioritised with strong phonics instruction, ensuring "all pupils... can access the learning in all subjects."
• Personal, social and health education is "integral to school life," helping pupils feel "happy, confident and well supported."

Areas to improve

• The school should develop strategies to "enhance the learning and deepen the understanding" for pupils who grasp concepts quickly, as they are not always given further opportunities.
• The school should integrate "reading for pleasure into all aspects of school life" to foster greater enjoyment, as current opportunities are limited and in the "early stages of implementation."

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.