Prestwood Infant School

Overview

Prestwood Infant School provides a high-quality education where pupils are "well cared for" and enjoy attending. The report highlights a "well-sequenced curriculum" that builds knowledge effectively from the early years through to Year 2, resulting in pupils achieving well across a broad range of subjects. Leaders are described as "highly ambitious," fostering an inclusive environment where staff support all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Strengths

• Pupils behave well, are respectful, and feel safe due to "warm and supportive" relationships with staff.
• Reading is prioritised, with a consistent phonics programme and regular checks ensuring pupils do not fall behind.
• The early years provision offers a "well-designed curriculum" that builds sequentially, helping children develop confidence and concentration.
• Personal development is "well considered," featuring extra-curricular clubs, visits, and a school council that empowers pupils.
• Governance is effective, with a high priority placed on teachers’ professional development and staff workload.

Areas to improve

• The school must continue strengthening the early writing curriculum, specifically regarding handwriting and punctuation, to address inconsistencies in pupil outcomes.
• Teaching needs to consistently identify and address gaps or misconceptions in pupils’ understanding to prevent errors from becoming embedded.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."