Briar Hill Infant School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. Achievement is outstanding in all subjects.

At the end of Key Stage 1, standards in reading, writing and mathematics are well above the national averages. Increasing numbers of pupils reach standards which are higher than those expected for their age. Pupils achieve exceptionally well because : teaching is consistently at least good and much is outstanding.

All groups of pupils make outstanding progress because of the high-quality and well-timed support they receive from their teachers and other adults. Attendance is above average because pupils enjoy coming to school. They behave exceptionally well and feel safe.

They s...how interest and concern for one another, where they live and the wider world. Teachers and other adults have a strong team approach, work effectively together and show that they have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Parents are very positive about the school and praise the staff's commitment to their children.

Pupils have many memorable learning experiences and opportunities which prepare them well for the future. The school's leaders frequently check the quality of teaching and learning. They have an accurate view of strengths and areas to be developed further, and are constantly striving to improve the quality of teaching and ensure that standards continue to rise.

The school provides high-quality training and support for its staff, resulting in continuing high levels of achievement. The acting headteacher works closely with a strong team of governors who are very knowledgeable and fully involved in the school. They have very clear ideas about what they need to do further to improve their performance.

Information about this school

Briar Hill Infant School is an average-sized school. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals or in the care of the local authority, for whom the school receives additional funding from the government (the pupil premium), is below average. About two thirds of the pupils are White British, and one third come from Indian and other minority ethnic groups.

Just over a quarter of the pupils speak English as an additional language, though few are at the early stages of learning English. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is well below average. The proportion supported through school action plus or a statement of special educational needs is average.

Also at this postcode