Lydlynch Infant School

Overview

Lydlynch Infant School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as very happy in this inclusive environment, where they behave well and engage fully with their learning. The school fosters a strong love of learning and prepares pupils well for their next steps.

Strengths

• Teachers possess good subject knowledge and explain learning intentions clearly, ensuring pupils listen carefully and work independently.
• Reading is prioritised from the early years, with adults checking comprehension so pupils develop strong skills and read with confidence.
• The wider curriculum has been redesigned to help pupils make connections across subjects, supported by plentiful leadership opportunities.
• Staff create opportunities for pupils to live out school values, such as resilience, and work effectively with families to improve attendance.
• Leaders at all levels know the school well and take appropriate actions to support staff well-being and professional development.

Areas to improve

• The school should ensure the curriculum is implemented consistently well in foundation subjects, as some activity choices do not closely align with curriculum intentions.
• Assessment approaches in some foundation subjects need refining to effectively identify and address gaps in pupils’ learning.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.