Lymington Church of England Infant School

Overview

The report describes a school where pupils receive “the best possible start to their education,” underpinned by values of “love, courage and respect.” Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring an “excellent curriculum offer” that allows all pupils, including those with special educational needs, to achieve well and develop a “deep sense of pride.”

Strengths

• The curriculum is “expertly crafted” and “highly ambitious,” with staff precisely mapping essential knowledge and using “well-planned recall activities” to ensure impressive retention.
• Reading is a “top priority,” with phonics taught “with precision” so pupils learn to read with “fluency and accuracy” by the time they move to junior school.
• Behaviour is “first rate,” with pupils being “extremely polite and considerate,” resulting in high attendance and a culture where everyone is “well looked after.”
• Personal development is “exceptional,” supported by leadership roles, community projects, and clubs that nurture interests for all pupils, including disadvantaged children.
• Staff support is highly effective, with “skilful adaptions” ensuring pupils with special educational needs access the same ambitious curriculum and receive timely help to close learning gaps.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”