Humberstone Infant Academy

Overview

Humberstone Infant Academy is described as an "aspirational and extremely well led school" with "ambitious expectations for all pupils." Although this was an ungraded inspection confirming the school remains 'good', the evidence suggests it might now be judged 'outstanding' if a full graded inspection were conducted.

Strengths

• Pupils display "exemplary" behaviour, showing "courtesy and respect" and benefiting from "very warm and nurturing" relationships with adults.
• The curriculum is "comprehensively well-planned and ambitious," with a strong focus on reading fluency and "mathematical oracy."
• Children in the early years receive "high quality learning experiences" and are "very well prepared for key stage 1."
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "very well supported" and achieve "very well," often accessing the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
• The school’s work on pupils’ wider development and character is described as "exceptional," fostering tolerance and diversity.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.