Limpsfield CofE Infant School

Overview

Limpsfield CofE Infant School is described as a "warm and caring" environment where a "culture of positive praise" enables pupils to thrive. The report highlights that pupils "rise to high standards of behaviour and effort" and are well supported in developing essential literacy and mathematical skills.

Strengths

• Pupils benefit from a curriculum that places emphasis on "important literacy and mathematical skills," with children in Reception making a "strong start" in reading and numeracy.
• Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), using inclusive practices such as Makaton to ensure they are "fully included in school life."
• Personal development is fostered through school values of "peace, joy and love," where pupils view difference as a "superpower" and engage in community care activities.
• Leadership has brought "stability" and a "renewed sense of community," with strong governance ensuring actions have a "positive impact on pupils’ learning."

Areas to improve

• In some foundation subjects, the most important skills and knowledge have not been clearly identified, meaning teaching does not always help pupils link new learning to prior knowledge.
• Teachers do not always identify and address gaps in pupils’ understanding, such as errors in spelling, meaning some pupils "do not learn as well as they could."

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."