Sholing Infant School

Overview

Sholing Infant School is described as a place where pupils are "extremely happy" and "proud to be part of the school community." The report highlights an "exceptionally well designed" curriculum that prioritises communication, language, and social skills, resulting in high achievement and readiness for key stage 2. Leaders, governors, and the trust monitor effectiveness "extremely well," fostering a positive culture where staff feel supported and parents are "full of praise."

Strengths

• Pupils "behave superbly" and develop a "strong sense of character," eagerly meeting the school’s "extremely high expectations."
• The curriculum is "exceptionally well designed, taught and learned," with staff adept at identifying learning gaps and adjusting teaching so pupils "catch up quickly."
• Reading and writing are "promoted strongly," with staff "very well trained in teaching phonics," leading to pupils learning to read and write "fluently."
• Attendance is "high" due to an "excellent" promotion strategy that removes barriers and ensures children "enjoy school so much."
• Personal development is robust, with pupils encouraged to "care for each other and the environment" and learn to "give back" to the community.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

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