Twerton Infant School

Overview

Twerton Infant School is described as a “calm and safe place” where staff are “caring and nurturing” and pupils’ needs are well met. The report highlights significant improvements in behaviour and a strong focus on reading, resulting in a “Good” overall effectiveness rating.

Strengths

• Pupils benefit from well-planned transition arrangements and clubs like ‘Rainbow Club’ that support their well-being.
• Leaders have made learning to read a priority, with staff effectively teaching phonics so children develop “secure knowledge” and read fluently.
• Behaviour has improved significantly due to “clear routines” that help develop pupils’ independence and understanding of feelings.
• Early years children are “happy and inquisitive learners” who build resilience through outdoor activities and challenges.
• Leaders actively support families to improve attendance and work with external services to overcome barriers to learning.

Areas to improve

• Teachers’ subject knowledge in some foundation subjects is not secure, meaning teaching is not as effective in these areas.
• Assessment information is not consistently used well in some subjects to close knowledge gaps or plan future learning.
• Leaders need to agree on how learning will be assessed to ensure information helps teachers adapt learning to meet pupils’ needs.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with appropriate checks, training, and a tenacious approach to supporting vulnerable pupils.