Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy

Overview

This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted. Pupils make ‘excellent progress’ in a ‘happy school’ characterised by ‘high expectations’ and ‘highly effective teaching’. The curriculum is well-planned, ensuring pupils become ‘strong readers’ and develop confidence in their learning.

Strengths

• ‘Pupils make excellent progress’ and ‘achieve very well’ due to clear, engaging lessons and a ‘well-planned curriculum’.
• ‘The teaching of early reading is excellent’, with consistent phonics instruction ensuring ‘virtually all become strong readers’.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘supported well’ through ‘personalised adaptations’ and trained staff.
• Behaviour is ‘excellent’, with pupils demonstrating respect and supporting each other as ‘well-being warriors’.
• The school is ‘very well led and managed’, with staff feeling ‘supported’ and sharing good practice across the trust.

Areas to improve

• Attendance remains a ‘key priority’, as ‘too many pupils were regularly absent’ last year, despite recent improvements.

Safeguarding

The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.