Race Leys Infant School

Overview

Race Leys Infant School is described as a "calm and purposeful" environment where staff go "above and beyond" for children and families. The report highlights a "highly inclusive culture" where every child is supported to thrive, with leaders placing inclusion "at the heart of everything they do." Pupils are happy, well-behaved, and benefit from positive relationships, making them well prepared for the next stage of their education.

Strengths

• Inclusion is rated at a "Strong standard," with leaders ensuring every child is supported to thrive regardless of background or needs.
• Staff create a "calm and purposeful environment" where pupils demonstrate "high levels of respect" and positive attitudes to learning.
• The curriculum is "ambitious, broad and well balanced," helping pupils develop essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Leaders work tirelessly to improve attendance through "creative initiatives" and partnerships, resulting in improvements for vulnerable pupils.
• Governors play an "active and transparent role," effectively supporting leaders and holding them to account to sustain improvements.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should ensure independent learning activities and adult support are "consistently and carefully matched to pupils’ needs" to maintain engagement.
• Leaders should use regular checks on learning effectively to ensure pupils can "remember key learning and subject-specific vocabulary."

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.