Southsea Infant School

Overview

Southsea Infant School is described as a "welcoming and friendly community" where pupils feel safe and valued. While safeguarding standards are met and attendance is generally good, the report identifies that pupils "do not achieve consistently well across subjects," particularly in reading. Leaders are taking action to address these issues, though progress has been "adversely affected by staffing instability."

Strengths

• Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
• Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour, showing kindness and care, and the school’s work to prevent bullying is "highly effective."
• The early years provision offers a "positive start," with children developing strong relationships and achieving a "good level of development."
• Inclusion is robust, with the 'Starfish' class providing effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Parents and carers hold "positive views" and appreciate the nurturing community and regular engagement opportunities.

Areas to improve

• Leaders must ensure pupils receive adequate support with reading across the curriculum, as too many fail the Year 1 phonics check.
• Teachers need to select tasks that allow pupils to apply and extend their learning, addressing current variability in teaching quality.
• Leaders should further strengthen the identification of pupils' learning needs and the resulting support provided.

Safeguarding

The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," confirming that leaders have established an open culture where pupils are made safer and feel safe.