Kingsfield First School

Overview

Kingsfield First School continues to be a good school, described as a happy place with a distinct "family feel" where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe. The report highlights a clear, ambitious vision and a broad, interesting curriculum that benefits all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff are praised for their high morale, strong subject knowledge, and effective collaboration within the trust.

Strengths

• Pupils enter with a "smile on their faces" and feel valued, with staff taking time to understand individual needs and likes.
• Reading is at the "forefront of the curriculum," with high-quality phonics teaching and a strong culture where pupils see it as a "good habit."
• Teachers explain new concepts well, address misconceptions quickly, and regularly revisit previous learning to aid long-term retention.
• The school identifies pupils with SEND "quickly and accurately," ensuring they feel like a "valued member of the class."
• Governance is highly experienced, and staff appreciate opportunities to share expertise across the trust while maintaining high morale.

Areas to improve

• In a small number of foundation subjects, the curriculum contains "too much key knowledge," leading to unclear learning activities and potential issues with long-term retention.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.