Hadfield Infant School

Overview

Hadfield Infant School is described as being “at the heart of the community,” where pupils aim to “Be the best they can be.” The report highlights a positive atmosphere where children feel safe, behave well, and enjoy their learning, with parents expressing very positive views. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, now demonstrating good quality across all evaluated areas.

Strengths

• Pupils display “positive attitudes to learning,” are “keen to offer opinions,” and “care about each other.”
• The teaching of reading is strong, with a consistent phonics programme and engaging initiatives like “secret readers” and a “reading cottage.”
• Children in the early years benefit from a “well-planned and resourced curriculum” that helps them develop confidence and physical strength.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive timely support, with leaders working closely with families to ensure curriculum access.
• The school fosters personal development through community involvement, such as litter picking and charity donations, preparing pupils for “life in modern Britain.”

Areas to improve

• The sequencing of the curriculum in some subjects does not yet help pupils “build up their knowledge over time” effectively; the school must ensure all subjects are appropriately sequenced.
• A small number of pupils have poor attendance, missing “vital learning”; leaders need to ensure these pupils attend regularly to maximise their potential.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”