Hursthead Infant School

Overview

Hursthead Infant School is described as a “happy place to learn” where pupils achieve well and demonstrate “positive attitudes to their studies.” The report highlights an “Outstanding” level of personal development, noting that pupils develop a strong understanding of their emotions and the impact of their actions on others.

Strengths

• Pupils “rise to meet the expectations” set by the school, achieving well across the curriculum and becoming “confident and fluent readers” by the end of Year 2.
• The school prioritises well-being, with pupils learning to “look after their mental health” and viewing the community as “like a family.”
• Staff have an “in-depth understanding” of how to support individual needs, including effective systems for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
• Pupils demonstrate kindness, respect, and a secure understanding of a “consent culture,” taking on roles of responsibility with pride.
• Governors provide appropriate support and challenge, while leaders take steps to reduce staff workload and consider staff well-being.

Areas to improve

• In a few subjects, teachers are not clear enough about the important knowledge pupils need for subsequent learning, which hinders some pupils from recalling prior knowledge and applying it to complex tasks.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.