Kells Infant School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. Pupils' achievement is outstanding. Pupils make exceptionally good progress from their starting points so that when they leave the school at the end of Year 2 standards are consistently above the national average in reading, writing and mathematics and strongest in writing.

Pupils eligible for pupil premium achieve exceptionally well and reach standards that are better than the national average for all pupils in their writing and mathematics. Children make outstanding progress in the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are constantly learning in stimulating and supportive surroundings.

The outdoor area is extensive and used except...ionally well to encourage learning. The space has limitations and this restricts providing even greater variety and richness of activities. Kells Infants is a warm, welcoming and highly caring school.

The school goes that extra mile to make sure that those pupils whose circumstances make them more vulnerable get the support and care they need to help them to do their best. Pupils feel very safe and secure. They have an exceptionally good understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

Pupils enjoy school and their behaviour is exemplary. They show a great deal of care for each other. Teaching is highly effective so that pupils thoroughly enjoy learning and make outstanding progress over time.

Teaching assistants are highly skilled and provide very effective support especially for those with special educational needs. Learning activities are exceptionally well planned so that learning is always meaningful for pupils. Many visits and visitors give pupils exciting things to write about.

Learning in mathematics takes place in real-life contexts. Teachers give constant attention to improving pupils' literacy and numeracy skills, whatever the activity. The headteacher, leaders and governors are determined to do their best for the pupils.

They set high expectations of themselves and others. They have successfully improved teaching, pupils' achievement, behaviour and attendance since the previous inspection. Parents are highly appreciative of the school's work.

Information about this school

The school is smaller than most primary schools. The proportion of pupils supported by the pupil premium is above average. (The pupil premium is additional funding for those pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals and those who are looked after by the local authority.

) The vast majority of pupils are of White British heritage. A well-below average proportion of pupils are supported through school action. The proportion of pupils supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is well above average.

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