Tolworth Infant and Nursery School

Overview

Pupils are described as “happy and safe,” arriving each day with excitement and demonstrating “impeccable” behaviour. The school delivers an “ambitious, clear and coherent” curriculum that “exceeds the expectations of the national curriculum,” ensuring high achievement for all learners. Leaders maintain a strong focus on emotional well-being and staff support, creating a positive environment where parents are “overwhelmingly positive.”

Strengths

• The curriculum is “well sequenced” and exceeds national expectations, with teachers delivering every subject “with confidence” following prioritised staff training.
• Reading and phonics are taught from the start of Reception; staff have developed “high levels of expertise,” ensuring pupils falling behind are identified swiftly and supported.
• Expectations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “consistently high,” with early identification and quick implementation of appropriate support.
• Pupils enjoy a “wide, rich set of experiences,” including clubs and educational visits, which prepare them for their next stage in education.
• Staff workload is “manageable,” and leaders actively look out for staff well-being, while governors effectively challenge and support school leaders.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.