Walter Infant School

Overview

Pupils find the school “inspirational” within a “child-friendly environment” that is “deliberately designed to meet the needs of its pupils.” The report highlights a “passion for equity and fairness” and notes that pupils are “exceptionally well prepared for moving on to junior school.”

Strengths

• The curriculum is “exceptionally well developed,” described as an “ambitious ‘big curriculum for little people’” that prioritises exactly what pupils need to succeed.
• Reading is “taught excellently,” with staff honing expertise to support pupils at early stages of learning English through singing, chanting, and small-group support.
• Pupils’ behaviour is “impeccable,” underpinned by a “consistently positive approach” from staff who build self-esteem and teach pupils to manage their feelings.
• The school is “quick to identify pupils with special educational needs and/or difficulties (SEND)” and knowledgeably adapts teaching so they can achieve as well as they can.
• Personal development is a “core part of the school’s curriculum,” with pupils inspired by diverse cultural activities and contributing to democracy through roles such as school councillors.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.