Longlevens Infant School

Overview

Longlevens Infant School continues to be a good school, described as an inclusive and friendly place where pupils have a strong desire to learn. Leaders maintain high expectations, which pupils rise to, resulting in well-built knowledge across the curriculum and confident, articulate learners. The school fosters a positive culture where children feel safe, happy, and well-supported by trusting relationships with adults.

Strengths

• The curriculum is "meticulously planned and sequenced" from Reception Year, with precise knowledge intentions that are relevant to the local context.
• Reading is highly prioritised; pupils learn to read with "confidence and fluency" through a robust phonics programme and swift support for those falling behind.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well, enabling them to "learn the full curriculum" through tailored targets and provision.
• Staff quickly identify and address misconceptions, while pupils develop positive attitudes towards lifelong learning through initiatives like the ‘Learning Powers’.
• Governors hold leaders to account effectively and share an aspirational vision for an "enriching, child-centred and community-focused" experience.

Areas to improve

• The curriculum within the pre-school is at an "earlier stage" of development, meaning activity choices do not always match intended learning as clearly as in Reception Year and beyond.
• The school needs to ensure pre-school children are fully prepared for their Reception Year by refining curriculum planning and activity selection.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.