St George's Church of England Infant School

Overview

St George’s Church of England Infant School continues to be a good school, where pupils are “keen to learn” and feel safe within a community guided by strong Christian values. Leaders have established an “ambitious and well planned” curriculum that supports high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement, particularly in mathematics. While the school fosters a positive ethos where bullying is not tolerated, specific improvements are required in reading practice and support for pupils with special educational needs.

Strengths

• The curriculum is “ambitious and well planned,” with teachers using “strong subject knowledge” to help pupils make links in their learning.
• Pupils behave “consistently well,” demonstrating kindness and respect, supported by clear expectations and a “friendly” school environment.
• Mathematics teaching is effective, with pupils achieving well and using resources to solve problems from an early age.
• Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with clear systems, regular governor checks, and staff who understand their roles.
• The school’s Christian values are central to daily life, including collective worship and celebrating achievements, which pupils value highly.

Areas to improve

• Teachers must check reading books more closely to ensure pupils have sufficient practice in re-reading to secure phonic knowledge and develop fluency.
• Adaptations to the curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are sometimes variable; leaders must ensure support is precisely matched to individual needs.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that the school has “very clear systems that keep pupils safe” and that staff receive appropriate training and updates.