Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School

Overview

Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and vibrant infant school" where pupils feel included and safe. The report highlights strong relationships, high behavioural expectations, and a positive culture that encourages pupils to participate keenly in activities and support one another.

Strengths

• Staff know pupils well, fostering confidence so children feel safe to "share any worries or concerns they may have."
• A "positive culture of reading" is established from Reception, with well-trained staff using a "well-sequenced programme" to teach phonics effectively.
• Teachers explain new ideas clearly and use assessment information well to help pupils "make secure connections between new and previously learned concepts."
• Pupils, including those with SEND, benefit from an "exceptionally wide range of extra-curricular activities" and events that support personal development.
• Governors and staff work effectively as a team, sharing the goal of securing the "very best education for all pupils."

Areas to improve

• The school needs to support staff to "check pupils’ understanding carefully" in mathematics and writing to address gaps in knowledge.
• Current checks on what pupils know and remember in mathematics and writing have "not been as effective as they need to be," affecting achievement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.