St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School, Cobham

Overview

Pupils are described as “very happy” within a “nurturing atmosphere” where the school’s core values guide all activities. The report highlights that pupils “thrive” and become “confident and articulate learners,” achieving highly by the time they leave Year 2. Leaders and governors are praised for being “extremely knowledgeable” and for maintaining high expectations that result in exceptional outcomes across all areas of school life.

Strengths

• The school implements a “rigorous and ambitious curriculum” that helps pupils secure “deep knowledge” in subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Staff demonstrate “excellent subject knowledge” and effectively identify and support pupils who struggle, ensuring all learners, including those with SEND, make strong progress.
• Pupils exhibit “exceptional” behaviour, showing “beautiful manners” and contributing to a “harmonious” playground environment.
• Early years provision is highly effective, with a “sharp focus” on developing communication, language, and vocabulary from the start.
• Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils demonstrating “tolerance and fairness” and gaining a strong awareness of different cultures and faiths.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”