The Grange Community Infant School

Overview

The Grange Community Infant School is described as a happy, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. While safeguarding standards are met and personal development is a strength, the report identifies that pupils do not always learn as well as they should due to inconsistencies in teaching and gaps in foundational knowledge.

Strengths

• Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
• Personal development and wellbeing are a strength, with pupils demonstrating "tolerance and respect" and understanding the school’s values.
• Inclusion is effective; procedures for identifying special educational needs have been strengthened, and staff provide "tailored individual support."
• Pupils are "keen learners" who enjoy their education and participate enthusiastically in extra-curricular activities and school councils.

Areas to improve

• Leaders must ensure pupils acquire foundational knowledge in grammar, spelling, and writing to address current gaps in learning.
• Governors need to provide more robust oversight and challenge regarding the school’s strategic direction.
• Leaders should improve the attendance of disadvantaged pupils and ensure they fully benefit from extra-curricular opportunities.

Safeguarding

The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.