Thames View Infants

Overview

Thames View Infants is described as a school where “each individual pupil is at the heart” of provision, underpinned by “strong relationships between pupils, families and staff.” The report highlights a “culture of high achievement” where pupils are “extremely well prepared to take on the challenges of the next stage of their education.” Leaders maintain a “relentless focus on their learning,” ensuring pupils achieve standards “well above the national average” in core subjects.

Strengths

• The curriculum is “highly ambitious and often exceeds national expectations,” with learning “well sequenced” to help pupils tackle complex ideas.
• Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, showing “mature attitudes” and taking responsibility through roles such as ‘red T-shirt leaders’.
• Reading is “central to the school’s work,” with staff possessing the expertise to teach phonics effectively and support those who fall behind.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “identified swiftly” and achieve well due to “adapted and tailored” learning.
• Attendance is high, supported by “effective support and guidance to families” and strong partnerships with parents.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

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