Samuel White's Infant School

Overview

The report describes Samuel White's Infant School as providing an "exceptional" early years provision and a "strong standard" across all other inspected areas. Leaders demonstrate a "deep moral purpose" to support all pupils, particularly the most vulnerable, resulting in a nurturing environment where children "flourish" and achieve well.

Strengths

• The early years provision is "extremely nurturing, ambitious and inclusive," with a "transformational impact" on vulnerable children.
• Pupils make "strong progress" and achieve well, with national assessment outcomes "consistently above average."
• Attendance is high and improving, supported by leaders who help parents "overcome barriers" to regular school attendance.
• Behaviour is excellent, with pupils showing "high levels of respect" and bullying being "rare."
• Staff provide "highly effective support" for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they are "safe and happy" and achieve well.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should ensure "continued improvement to their curriculum implementation" to sustain exceptional teaching standards.
• The school should maintain its focus on achieving a "transformational impact" on the achievement of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.

Safeguarding

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