St Peter's Infant School

Overview

St Peter’s Infant School continues to be a good school, providing a "small, happy and friendly" environment where pupils feel safe and well cared for. The curriculum is carefully designed to prepare pupils for key stage 2, with a strong emphasis on reading and meaningful real-world learning experiences.

Strengths

• Pupils are "confident and happy," demonstrating respect for one another through adherence to the school’s ‘Golden Rules’.
• The curriculum is "dynamic," with teachers adapting topics to match pupil interests and using visits, such as to Rochester Castle, to apply learning outside the classroom.
• Reading is a high priority; most staff have "phonics expertise," enabling pupils to read unfamiliar words and enjoy a wide range of books.
• The school fosters inclusion, ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those speaking English as an additional language access clubs, trips, and books in their own language.
• Clear routines ensure good behaviour, and staff are "tenacious" in seeking additional help for pupils needing support with behaviour or emotions.

Areas to improve

• Teachers must receive better training and pupil information to adapt learning approaches, as work is not always designed to meet the specific needs of all pupils, potentially limiting achievement.
• The school needs to strengthen its interventions for attendance, as it does not always act effectively when pupils begin to miss school regularly.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.