Bedgrove Infant School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. Pupils' achievement is outstanding.

From the time they enter school, pupils consistently make rapid progress to reach well above average standards at the end of Year 2. All groups of pupils, including pupils who receive pupil premium, disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs, make exceptional progress from their starting points. This is because their needs are quickly identified and highly effective, skilled support put in place.

Behaviour for learning in lessons and around school is exemplary. Pupils say they feel safe; they are confident; and they show a huge amount of respect towards each other and adults. ...Teaching is outstanding and contributes strongly to the outstanding progress the pupils make over time.

The extremely strong leadership of the headteacher and senior leaders is well supported by leaders at all levels. As a team, all leaders are highly supportive of the vision to continually improve and act as powerful role models around the school. The inspirational curriculum and stimulating outdoor learning environment support the excellent enjoyment and achievement of the pupils and strongly contribute to their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

The governing body has a wide range of skills and expertise, which it uses well to support and challenge the school in ensuring consistently high outcomes for all pupils.

Information about this school

This is a larger-than-average-sized infant school. The proportion of pupils receiving pupil premium is well below average.

This additional funding is for pupils looked after by the local authority, children with a parent in the armed forces and pupils known to be eligible for free school meals. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is slightly below the national average. The proportion of pupils who are disabled or who have special educational needs and receive support through school action is well below average.

The proportion being supported through school action plus or who have a statement of special educational needs is well below average. These needs relate mainly to speech, language and communication. The breakfast club on site is not managed by the governing body and therefore did not form part of this inspection.

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