Furze Platt Infant School

Overview

Furze Platt Infant School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "excited about coming to school and learning." The institution fosters an atmosphere that "supports and values learning," with pupils demonstrating high achievement, particularly in mathematics, and developing confidence through ambitious curriculum aims.

Strengths

• The curriculum is designed to "spark pupils’ curiosity," providing the knowledge and skills needed for success in junior school.
• Pupils achieve highly, with "exceptionally strong" mathematical knowledge built on secure early years understanding.
• Staff use clear routines and questioning to help pupils become "discerning and independent in their use of resources."
• The school offers an "enriching and varied programme" of cultural experiences, including visits to Windsor Castle and local places of worship.
• Leaders ensure the learning journey is "equally ambitious for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)."

Areas to improve

• Additional support for some weaker readers is "not fully effective in identifying and addressing gaps in phonic knowledge," preventing them from developing reading fluency as rapidly as they could.

Safeguarding

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