Manby Lodge Infant School

Overview

Manby Lodge Infant School is described as a "happy, welcoming school" where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have established a culture of high ambition, ensuring that all children, including those with special educational needs, are supported to succeed. The report highlights a "highly inclusive culture" and strong partnerships with families.

Strengths

• Attendance is "above national averages" due to early intervention and strong family partnerships.
• Pupils behave very well, showing "impeccable manners" and kindness, with bullying being "very rare".
• The curriculum is "aspirational and engaging," with effective support for early readers and pupils with SEND.
• Staff deliver teaching effectively, ensuring gaps in reading, writing, and mathematics "close quickly".
• Leaders and governors provide robust oversight, with high staff morale and a clear focus on vulnerable pupils.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should ensure the wider curriculum "consistently equips all pupils with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed for the next stage of their education."
• In the early years, staff should "maximise opportunities for children’s learning through consistently high-quality interactions across all areas of provision."

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.