Folly Hill Infant Academy

Overview

Folly Hill Infant Academy is described as a ‘highly inclusive school’ where pupils ‘thrive’ and ‘love being part of the ‘Folly Hill family’. The inspection found that the school provides a ‘superb quality of education’ with ‘exemplary’ behaviour and ‘very high’ expectations that pupils strive to meet. Leaders and staff work closely to ensure consistent high standards, resulting in an environment where pupils feel ‘safe and very happy’.

Strengths

• Pupils achieve ‘exceptionally well’ and develop into ‘fluent readers who enjoy a range of texts’, supported by a curriculum where ‘reading is at the heart’.
• Staff possess ‘secure subject knowledge’ and teach content in a ‘well-structured order’, swiftly identifying individual needs to close ‘gaps in pupils’ knowledge’.
• Pupils show ‘impressive attitudes to learning’, demonstrating ‘kindness and consideration’ and taking on meaningful roles such as ‘play leaders or school councillors’.
• Leaders prioritise ‘staff workload and well-being’, ensuring staff feel ‘extremely well supported’ and receive ‘high-quality training’.
• The school fosters strong social development, with pupils participating in clubs and community projects like ‘Farnham in Bloom’, broadening their ‘talents and interests’.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

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