West Hove Infant School

Overview

The report describes an infant school where pupils are “happy and engaged” and “aspire to be the best that they can be.” Leaders demonstrate a “sense of urgency” in delivering an education of the “highest quality,” with a meticulous curriculum and strong support for disadvantaged pupils. The inspection highlights a culture of positivity, high expectations, and effective safeguarding.

Strengths

• The curriculum is “meticulously identified” with a clear order of learning, ensuring “remarkable quality and consistency” across the school.
• Reading is treated as a “gateway to all learning,” with “highly effective early interventions” ensuring children become “fluent and accurate readers” quickly.
• Pupils show “respectful actions and attitudes” with “no disruption of lessons,” supported by superb language skills that help them resolve disagreements.
• Personal development is of “high quality,” with pupils understanding “equality and kindness” and having strategies to manage their mental health.
• Leaders show “genuine care and attention to staff’s workload and well-being,” fostering a culture of “cooperative accountability.”

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

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