Solent Infant School

Overview

This ungraded inspection found that Solent Infant School’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded review. Pupils are described as “safe and happy,” benefiting from a culture rooted in “friendship, respect and responsibility.” The school demonstrates high academic ambitions and effective support for vulnerable groups, including those with special educational needs.

Strengths

• Pupils exhibit “excellent” behaviour due to clear expectations and “strong routines and systems.”
• The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with knowledge “well sequenced” to help pupils build understanding over time.
• Staff use “intelligent” checks on learning to identify gaps and revisit key concepts, ensuring pupils secure essential knowledge.
• A “very positive reading culture” has been established, with effective phonics teaching addressing previous dips in performance.
• Leaders provide “high-quality leadership,” reducing unnecessary workload and ensuring staff feel supported.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.