Field End Infant School

Overview

Field End Infant School is judged ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, maintaining high standards since its previous ‘Outstanding’ rating. The report describes a school with a ‘happy and safe environment’ where pupils are ‘calm and considerate’ and make ‘strong progress’ through a well-planned curriculum. Leaders have successfully prioritised reading and attendance, fostering a community where pupils develop ‘confidence, resilience and respect’.

Strengths

• The curriculum is ‘broad, well-planned’ and ensures pupils ‘revisit prior learning’ to build knowledge effectively.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported by ‘highly skilled’ staff and ‘effective communication’ with families.
• Reading is prioritised from Reception, with a focus on phonics helping pupils become ‘confident, fluent readers’.
• Pupils benefit from numerous ‘enrichment opportunities’ and extra-curricular activities that prepare them for life beyond school.
• Staff feel ‘well supported’ by leaders regarding workload and well-being, and parental engagement is a key focus.

Areas to improve

• In some subjects, including phonics, curriculum implementation is not consistently strong due to ‘gaps in subject knowledge’ among some staff.
• The school needs to provide further training to develop ‘subject leadership and staff expertise’ to ensure pupils acquire deeper knowledge.

Safeguarding

The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.