Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery

Overview

Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a "happy, safe and ambitious place to be," where high expectations for behaviour and work are clearly evident. Leaders have strengthened performance through thoughtful leadership, ensuring pupils receive a strong start to their education with solid academic standards.

Strengths

• Pupils are "kind, honest" and work hard, fostering a supportive culture where "bullying is not accepted" and adults resolve issues "quickly and calmly."
• Standards in reading are "particularly strong," supported by a whole-school phonics programme and deliberate language development in the Nursery.
• The curriculum in subjects like science and geography focuses firmly on key ideas, helping pupils "remember key ideas" through regular recaps and discussion.
• Attendance has improved significantly, with "most pupils attend school regularly" due to clear expectations and support for families.
• Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, adapting teaching so that "all can participate and achieve."

Areas to improve

• The approach to building number fluency lacks the consistency of phonics teaching; some pupils do not get enough practice for "rapid recall of number facts."
• The new handwriting approach is not yet firmly established, resulting in a "mix of habits" regarding pencil grip and letter formation among Key Stage 1 pupils.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.