Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School

Overview

Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School is described as a “calm and stimulating place to learn” where pupils develop a “great sense of belonging.” The report highlights that pupils are “enthusiastic to play with friends and eager to learn,” benefiting from an “ambitious, inclusive and aspirational curriculum” that ensures all learners, including those with special educational needs, achieve highly.

Strengths

• Pupils benefit from “skilled teaching” and a curriculum where subjects are “well planned and sequenced,” allowing learning to build effectively on key content.
• Children in the Nursery “develop language quickly” through attentive adult support, while older pupils read with “increasing fluency and accuracy” using texts matched to their phonics learning.
• Pupils “behave exceptionally well,” demonstrating “high levels of maturity” and care for one another, while staff encourage them to “work with patience and to never give up.”
• Leaders place “personal development at the centre” of school life, fostering respect for different cultures and religions, and pupils actively engage in community responsibilities like the recycling team.
• Staff value the “high-quality training” and support provided by leaders, contributing to a positive culture where staff are “proud to work at the school.”

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff are “vigilant and quick to deal with any issues” and that pupils feel safe trusting adults to help them.