Feltham Hill Infant and Nursery School

Overview

The report describes a school where pupils "thrive in this nurturing and supportive" environment, benefiting from "positive and respectful relationships." Leaders maintain "very high academic ambitions for all pupils," resulting in a "highly rigorous and ambitious curriculum" that ensures children are "exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education."

Strengths

• The curriculum is "well sequenced," allowing pupils to "deepen their understanding" through carefully designed opportunities to revisit previous learning.
• Staff hold "consistently high" expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with support identified early and tailored to individual needs.
• A "strong reading culture" is evident, with staff trained as experts in teaching reading and pupils practising with books "consistently well matched to the sounds that they know."
• Pupils’ behaviour is "exemplary," supported by clear expectations and proactive leadership that ensures high attendance by working closely with families.
• Personal development is woven through the curriculum, with enrichment activities and a focus on building "lifelong skills, such as resilience."

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."