Stoughton Infant School

Overview

Stoughton Infant School is described as a place where staff develop "warm and nurturing relationships" with pupils, fostering a community where children are "kind, considerate and keen to engage in learning activities." The report highlights that the school serves as a "positive pillar of strength and stability for many families," with high expectations driving strong achievement and excellent personal development.

Strengths

• Early years provision is "superb," with children receiving "clear and careful guidance" that helps them develop foundational knowledge "quickly and effectively."
• Reading is a key priority, ensuring pupils become "fluent readers who enjoy a range of texts," with effective support for those struggling.
• Behaviour is exemplary, creating "calm and purposeful environments" where bullying is not tolerated and pupils trust adults to resolve concerns.
• Personal development is supported by an "excellent personal, social, health education curriculum" that sensitively teaches safety and respect.
• Leaders maintain high attendance through "caring relationships" with families and provide targeted support for disadvantaged pupils via strategies like ‘The Pledge’.

Areas to improve

• Staff must ensure they "routinely check pupils’ understanding" to address misconceptions or gaps in knowledge more quickly.
• The school needs to ensure that "precise support is not consistently provided in a timely manner" across all lessons, so activities are better matched to pupils’ levels.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."