Havelock Infant School

Overview

Havelock Infant School continues to be an outstanding school, providing a high-quality education where pupils demonstrate "exceptionally positive attitudes" and are "eager to learn." The report highlights a "very ambitious curriculum" that is precisely planned and sequentially structured, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, thrive in a calm and focused environment.

Strengths

• Staff possess "excellent subject knowledge" and deliver lessons that are "sharply focused," using engaging resources to help pupils learn securely and think deeply.
• The reading curriculum is "very well planned and expertly delivered," with daily phonics lessons and precise matching of books to pupils’ stages, helping them gain confidence and fluency quickly.
• Early years provision is strong, with expert staff helping children develop social and communication skills rapidly, ensuring they are "very well prepared for the next stage of their education."
• Behaviour is described as "exemplary," with pupils being polite, respectful, and proud to earn rewards for demonstrating resilience and responsibility.
• The school’s work to support pupils’ personal development is "exceptional," teaching them confidently about staying safe online and understanding British values and diversity.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.