Market Weighton Infant School

Overview

Market Weighton Infant School is described as a "friendly and welcoming" environment where staff build "trusting, caring relationships" with pupils. The inspection judged overall effectiveness as 'Good', with 'Outstanding' personal development, noting that pupils feel "happy, safe and valued" within a nurturing community.

Strengths

• The school prioritises reading, providing "high-quality training for all teachers" and effective catch-up sessions for those needing additional practice.
• Personal development is a high priority, with a "carefully constructed" curriculum and wider activities that help pupils become "confident, independent and resilient".
• Behaviour expectations are "well established and implemented consistently", resulting in pupils who are "eager to come to school" and behave well.
• The school identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "quickly", ensuring they receive the "right support to be successful learners".
• Governors "understand their role and carry this out effectively", using their varied skills to "challenge and support the school".

Areas to improve

• The school must ensure that "all subject leaders are equipped with the skills required to monitor effectively the impact of the intended curriculum" in foundation subjects, as these are not currently implemented with the same rigour as reading and mathematics.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective" and that pupils can talk with confidence about the school’s approach to staying safe.